Supporting the transition to zero emission vans is a priority area for the BVRLA in 2024. 3.4 million drivers rely on vans to carry out their day-to-day business, but risk falling behind on the road to zero.
The association has formed a coalition of like-minded partners - Logistics UK, RechargeUK, the AFP and the EV Café - to create the Zero Emission Van Plan. Containing key asks of government, the Plan launches in parliament next week (20 February).
The Van Plan will set out some of the key challenges facing van operators and makes the following asks of Government:
- Increased fiscal support - Grants to make new and used e-vans affordable
- Improve charging - Regulatory and fiscal support for accessible, affordable, and fit for purpose chargepoints
- Remove regulatory barriers - Full alignment of 4.25t ZEVs with diesel vans
Over the coming months the BVRLA will continue to engage with the Government while simultaneously promoting the ways in which operators can move to zero emission vans.
The association is keen to encourage MPs to come along to the launch event and has created a ‘Write to your MP’ tool which members and their customers can use to invite their local MP along. The tool is very simple to use – by inserting a valid postcode the tool will create a letter that can be sent on to the local MP. It also allows tailoring or personalisation if desired.
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