Plug-in Van and Truck Grant

The plug-in van grant (PIVG) was launched in 2012 to help bridge the price gap between the cost of ultra-low emission vans and diesel vans. It was extended to trucks, also referred to as heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in 2016. The scheme operates by having manufacturers or third parties apply to OZEV to have their vehicles included in the program. The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) checks applications to ensure vehicles meet minimum technical criteria. The grant is available to customers at the point of purchase directly from the dealer or manufacturer's representative, meaning consumers do not have to go through a grant application process themselves. Small vans can receive up to £2,500 discount, large vans up to £5,000 discount, small trucks up to £16,000 discount, and large trucks up to £25,000 discount. The seller includes the discount in the purchase price. Government is going further and faster to decarbonise transport by phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030. Between 2030 and 2035, any new cars and vans sold that emit from the tailpipe must have significant zero emission capability. Both the level of grant and the criteria for each category is liable to change at the discretion of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). The grant can only be claimed for new vans and trucks at first registration. Pre-registration conversions are eligible to be submitted for the scheme, but post-registration conversions are not. Annual caps on total large and small truck grants and grants available per end customer currently apply, with end customers limited to 1500 orders across the Plug in Van and Truck Grants per financial year.