ZeroPlug-in emission van and truck grant: eligibility and applications
Technical eligibility criteria and application guidance for the zeroplug-in emission van and truck grant scheme for manufacturers.
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This guidance is for manufacturers of zeroplug-in emission vans and trucks. It explains:
- the technical criteria that trucks and vans must meet to be eligible for the zero
plug-inemission grant scheme - how to apply to have a vehicle approved as eligible under the scheme
- which form is appropriate for your application
SeeFor a list of eligible zero emission vehicles and information about buying oneone, see the low-emission vehicles eligible for a plug-in grant.
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Updates to this page
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Forms updated plus information on model year updates and whole vehicle type approval extensions for previously approved vehicles.
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Instructions for completing the application form have been updated.
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Forms B and C have been updated for clarity to include which vehicle types align with each form of documentation.
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Updated information about battery or fuel cell warranty and degradation.
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For vehicles approved to IVA or NSSTA routes, crash testing requirements have changed. Best practice guidelines for providing evidence for consumer electrical safety have also been updated. When starting a new vehicle application, applicants should submit Form A: scheme number application to the Vehicle Certification Agency. There is a new contact email address for queries about whether a new variant of a vehicle needs to be approved.
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Guidance amended to reflect an updated multistage build section, application process clarification and eligibility criteria including maximum speed requirements for refuse collection vehicles and range requirements for multistage build vehicles.
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The guidance has been updated to reflect the changes to the plug-in grant schemes announced on 18 March 2021.
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The guidance has been updated to show that the waiting time for a decision has changed. It should now be received within 2 months.
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Grant application guidance document reformatted and background section updated.
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Future review of grant levels update.
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Guidance updated to cover N2 and N3 category vans.
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Updated to explain that vehicles which have already received the plug-in van grant will not be eligible for enhanced capital allowances
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Latest Plug-in Car Grant scheme claims until 31 December 2013 released.
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Latest Plug-in Van Grant scheme claims until 30 September 2013 released.
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First published.