
ELECTRIC (EV) &
PLUG-IN HYBRID (PHEV)
COMMERCIAL & VANS
For businesses of all shapes and sizes, EVs and PHEVs are increasingly becoming an important part of fleets, especially when they operate within busy city centres or built-up urban areas.
We wanted to explore some of the different aspects and benefits of EV or PHEV commercials vehicles, so that you have all the facts should you want to expand your green fleet.
Before you make your decision, take a look at some of the benefits and considerations involved with owning these types of vehicles.
THE BENEFITS OF
RUNNING EV OR PHEV COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
SHOULD YOU
CONSIDER LEASING?

GOVERNMENT GRANTS & INCENTIVES
Opting for a PHEV or EV commercial means the vehicle may qualify for a Government Grant, if the vehicle(s) fall into this category then you have the added benefits of this in the form of reduced monthly rentals.
Small vans
These vehicles are less than 2,500 kilograms (kg) gross vehicle weight, have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km and can travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions at all:
- Citroën e-Berlingo
- Maxus eDeliver 3 (short wheel base variants)
- Nissan e-NV200
- Nissan Voltia
- Peugeot e-Partner
- Renault Kangoo ZE
- Renault Zoe Van
- Toyota Proace City Electric
- Vauxhall Combo-e
The grant will pay for 35% of the purchase price for small vans, up to a maximum of £2,500.
You can claim a total of 1000 plug-in van and truck grants for your business or organisation each year. This limit resets every year on 1 April.
Large vans
These vehicles are between 2,500kg and 3,500kg gross vehicle weight, have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km and can travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions at all:
- BD Auto eTraffic
- BD e-Boxer
- BD e-Ducato
- BD e-Relay
- Citroën e-Dispatch
- Citroën e-Relay
- Fiat e-Ducato
- Innovation Automotive DFSK EC35 T2
- LEVC VN5
- MAN eTGE
- Maxus eDeliver 3
- Maxus eDeliver 3 LWB Chassis Cab
- Maxus eDeliver 9
- Maxus eDeliver 9 MC L3 Chassis Cab
- Maxus eDeliver 9 LC L4 Chassis Cab
- Mercedes-Benz eVito
- Mercedes eSprinter
- Peugeot e-Boxer
- Peugeot e-Expert
- Renault Master ZE (3.1 and 3.5 tonnes)
- Renault Trucks Master ZE
- Toyota Proace Electric
- Vauxhall Vivaro-e
- Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter
- LDV EV80
The grant will pay for 35% of the purchase price for these vehicles, up to a maximum of £5,000.
You can claim a total of 1000 plug-in van and truck grants for your business or organisation each year. This limit resets every year on 1 April.
ARE YOU LOOKING TO EXPAND
YOUR COMMERCIAL FLEET?
Then arrange a call back or call us directly on 01246 572 180 to discuss your requirements.
Remember, we are here to help.