The BVRLA has published its own Van Plan setting out some clear, practical measures that the Government should consider if it wants to get van fleet decarbonisation on track.
Recommendations within the Van Plan have been submitted to the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps suggesting that the Government should:
- Ringfence funding for the van sector
- Introduce new van charging grants and funding
- Ensure that the supply chain caters for vans
- Develop van specific targets and requirements for charge point provision
- Drop the exclusion of rented and leased vans from the super deduction
BVRLA Chief Executive Gerry Keaney said: “Without the right fiscal support millions of van drivers and fleet operators could see business recovery stifled and Government could see zero-emission targets not met if steps are not taken now to support fleets and the 3.4 million people who rely on vans every day to do their job.”
Read the press release issued 28 June: Fleet industry needs an electric van plan
