Government Mistakes on ULEV Grants: A Problem for the Plane
Following announcements to bump up electric company car tax, the government have further announced they’ll be reducing the ULEV grants. This will include the removal of any grant for PHEVs (sub-70 mile range electrics) for any order accepted after 09/11. There will still be a partial bursary for fully electric models. Although prices are expected to go up slightly with grant entitlement falling from £4,500 to £3,500.
The Department for Transport argues that this is a reflection of the reduction in cost for new electric models. But many suppliers, including ourselves, see it as a step backwards in their plan for a low-emission future.
Rather than bringing forward opportunities to “go green”, the government’s stance has consistently failed to support this vision for a sustainable future. This, despite vowing to aid research into electric vehicles. We believe that introducing Ultra-Low Emission Zones will make it very difficult to justify this decision.
One way that we are combating the government’s lack of movement to aid green motoring is by providing free charging points with electric car orders.
The overall news is not great but it means that there are currently amazing offers on plug-ins and electric cars. This is since dealers are trying to move stock before the 09/11 deadline. Ask Driverline, they’ll be able to help you access these deals.
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