Fleet calendar // Grants
When does the plug-in van grant end?
It is on 31 March 2030, 1248 days from today.
1248 days to go
What changes
The Zero Emission Van Grant (35% of the price, up to £2,500 for a small van and £5,000 for a large one) runs to 31 March 2030, or until its budget, shared with the Zero Emission Truck Grant, is used up.
Who it affects
Van operators buying or leasing electric vans.
What to do before it
Order while the scheme runs: it can close earlier if the budget runs out.
Source
DfT: commercial vehicles report. Confirmed: in law or officially announced with this date.
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