The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme have been released to aid the adoption of electric trucks and vans and install chargers at depots.

Under the schemes, companies will save up to £81,000 on the heaviest zero emission trucks, up to £5,000 off new zero emission vans and up to £1m when installing chargers for vans, coaches, and HGVs.

Launching the schemes, Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather, said: “The new funding comes after the Government announced an £18m uplift in January to slash up to £120,000 off the cost of green lorries, making it cheaper for businesses to go electric, with companies like M&S and Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms taking advantage of funding to decarbonise their fleets and reduce operational costs.”

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