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Did you know about the expansion of the ULEZ zone?
The ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) expansion will be introduced on 29th August 2023 across all of the London boroughs. This change will have a positive impact on millions of residents and the general public, with the aim being to ensure better air quality
What is the ULEZ zone?
The ULEZ zone is a defined area in which vehicles have to meet certain emission standards. If certain vehicles that do not meet these standards, such as some diesels, are found driving within these ultra low emission zones they could be subject to a daily charge. This was a regulation that was introduced in April 2019 to help the reduction of CO2 and improve the quality of air within Central London.
Impacting over 1.5 million of the population, the expansion of the ULEZ zone is not being seen as positive by all. Older cars that do not meet the emission standards of the ULEZ zone face a challenge with fines
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Are you looking to offer an additional company benefit to your staff?
We can partner with you and offer a salary sacrifice scheme. We have a dedicated team who are experts in fleet management and vehicle leasing, and have exceptional relationships with fleet dealerships across the country.
What is a Salary Sacrifice Scheme?
A salary sacrifice scheme is an employee benefit. The employee agrees to exchange part of their salary in return for a non-cash benefit to lease an electric or of £12.50 per day when they drive within these zones.
Which vehicles are compliant to the ULEZ standards?
• Petrol powered cars and vans must meet the Euro 4 emission standards, generalised to be vehicles registered after 2005 by the DVLA.
• Diesel vehicles must meet Euro 6 standards, generalised to be registered since September 2015.
If you want to check if your vehicle is compliant with the ULEZ standards plug-in hybrid car. Once they accept a salary sacrifice, their overall pay is lower, so they pay less tax and National Insurance.
How does it work?
The team can work with you to design and implement your Salary Sacrifice Scheme, and operate it on your behalf. If you’d like more details please contact:
0808 281 9439 or email evscheme@csltd.org.uk
The UK government continues to support the transition to electric vehicles
Since the creation of electric vehicles, demand from both a consumer and commercial standpoint has been steadily rising. The environmental benefits have been apparent from the start, and this is leading to many governments taking notice and making changes accordingly, and the UK government is no exception.
The UK government is investing £56 million to local councils to support UK electric vehicle infrastructure. Transport Minister Jesse Norman said the funding will help deliver https://environmentjournal.online/ articles/56m-government-boost-forelectric-chargepoint-infrastructure/
2,400 charge points in the short-term with plans for thousands more in the future.
This will help to make charge points more accessible for organisations who wish to convert their vehicle fleet to electric, or have already done so. These investments indicate the plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2030 are still firmly in place, meaning organisations will need to align their vehicle fleet goals and ambitions accordingly.
Are you a local authority that is looking to support the rise in electric vehicles and provide the right accessibility to the public sector?
Our Electric Vehicle Charging Points framework can help with the supply and delivery of electric vehicle charging points across the whole of the UK.
The initiative is being delivered by the Government Grants Management Function, in Cabinet Office, and their goal is to modernise and revolutionise grant-making. Some of the current grants available include:
If you are looking at utilising any of the above grants, you might also want to consider accessing one of our frameworks or services to fulfil your requirements:
