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1309151

registered interest
date	14/04/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of public sector fleets have made the transition to electric vehicles in the UK; and when he estimates the rest to fully transition.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	180941
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2021 answer text <p>At Autumn Budget 2017, Government committed to electrify 25% of central Government car fleets by 2022. The Government’s Road to Zero Strategy published in 2018, further committed to electrifying 100% of central Government car fleets by 2030. As at October 2020 there were 1,848 ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) across the central Government car fleet. This means progress towards the target of 100% of central Government car fleets to be ultra low emission by 2030 for central government is 8%. The Government does not hold figures for ULEV uptake in wider public sector fleets such as local authorities and NHS trusts. But we welcome the increasing numbers of commitments in this space, including Hampshire County Council that has recently approved a policy that will see electric vehicles become the default choice across the authority, and Gloucestershire Constabulary that is soon to adopt 75 new electric vehicles into their fleet.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 19/04/2021 14:08:24 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1309152

registered interest
date	14/04/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the role of telematics in assisting the rollout of electric vehicles.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	180942
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2021 answer text <p>The Government is aware that telematics is being used by the fleet industry as an important tool to assess the readiness of fleet vehicles for electrification, making it a valuable tool in the move to reduce emissions from road transport. Through the Energy Savings Trust (EST), the Government encourages the widespread adoption of low and zero emissions motoring by businesses operating fleets, company car owners and private motorists.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 19/04/2021 14:10:22 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1309153

registered interest
date	14/04/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Government is taking to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles in public and private sector fleets ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	180943
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2021 answer text <p>The Government recognises the role fleets have to play in the transition to zero emission driving. Public and private fleet operators are able to take advantage of a range of grant funding schemes for cars, vans and trucks which are provided through the £1.5 billion the Government committed to support the early market. In November, the Government pledged a further £2.8 billion package of measures to support industry and consumers to make the switch to cleaner vehicles. This includes £1.3 billion to support charging infrastructure over the next four years, targeting £950m support on rapid chargepoints on motorways and major roads to facilitate long journeys, and £365m for installing chargepoints in motorists’ homes, at workplaces and on residential streets. We will consider what additional support might be appropriate to support fleet operators. The Government is leading by example and has committed to electrify 100% of the central government car fleet by 2030.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 19/04/2021 14:12:20 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1307582

registered interest
date	12/04/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the electrification of vehicles on (1) lowering the cost of motoring, and consequentially, (2) the mode shift to public transport and active travel.
tabling member printed	Lord Porter of Spalding
uin	HL14813
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2021 answer text <p>While electric vehicles (EVs) currently cost more to purchase than their petrol and diesel alternatives, EV motorists benefit from their comparatively cheaper running costs. It costs from 1p/mile to run a new electric vehicle, compared to around 10p per mile for new diesel/petrol vehicles. Additionally, we have put in place a tax regime that benefits motorists who choose cleaner vehicles. We expect the upfront cost and total cost of ownership of EVs to come down and demand to grow even further as they become more commonplace.</p><p> </p><p>Our ambitions for zero emission driving will be supported by an accompanying package of £2.8 billion, with up to £1 billion to support the electrification of UK vehicles and their supply chains, £1.3 billion to accelerate the roll out of charging infrastructure and £582 million for plug in vehicle grants. Accelerating modal shift to public and active transport is one of the strategic priorities for our forthcoming Transport Decarbonisation Plan and forms a key part of both last year’s cycling and walking plan “Gear Change” and the recent National Bus Strategy.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 21/04/2021 11:22:26 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4555 label Biography information for Lord Porter of Spalding

1306438

registered interest
date	25/03/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the number of electric (a) vans and (b) cars that will be funded through the new plug-in vehicle grant allocation.
tabling member constituency	Nottingham South
tabling member printed	Lilian Greenwood
uin	175820
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/04/2021 answer text <p>Estimates of the number of zero emission cars and vans to receive plug-in vehicle grant funding are commercially sensitive to Government.</p><p> </p><p>The Plug-in Car Grant rate has been reduced from £3,000 to £2,500 per car with the price cap reducing from £50,000 to £35,000, enabling the funding to last longer and making it available to more drivers. The increasing choice of new vehicles, growing demand from customers, and rapidly rising number of chargepoints means that we are re-focusing our vehicle grants on the more affordable zero emission vehicles – where most consumers will be looking and where taxpayers’ money will make more of a difference.</p><p> </p><p>We have also changed the Plug-in Van Grant eligibility criteria to focus only on vans with zero emission ranges of over 60 miles. We have provided over £100m in funding through the Plug-in Van Grant since its launch in 2012, supporting the purchase of over 15,000 ultra-low emission vans and trucks, the majority of which are zero emission vehicles. As the market for electric vans increases, the revised Plug-In Van Grant rates ensure we can continue to support the highest number of vehicles, while still offering a substantial discount on the upfront price.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to review both grant schemes as the market grows. Generous tax incentives, including favourable company car tax rates, which can save drivers over £2,000 a year, remain in place.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 13/04/2021 11:08:57 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood

1304531

registered interest
date	22/03/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of their decision to alter the grant scheme for plug-in electric vehicles, announced on 18 March, on demand for electric vehicles from (1) private individuals, and (2) fleet purchasers; and what further financial encouragement they intend to provide to fleet purchasers in order to meet the Government's targets for ending sales of petrol and diesel cars.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL14459
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/03/2021 answer text <p>We signalled our intention to manage an exit from the plug-in car grant in our Road to Zero Strategy, published in 2018, and transition to support through other measures. As the market has developed, we have changed our criteria to focus the plug-in car grant on vehicles, which have the greatest impact on reducing carbon emissions.</p><p> </p><p>In March 2020, the Government extended the plug-in vehicle grant schemes for another three years to 2022/23. For cars, the grant rate is being reduced from £3,000 to £2,500 per car, allowing the funding to last longer and make it available to 20% more drivers, with the cap reducing from £50,000 to £35,000.  The increasing choice of new vehicles, growing demand from customers and the rapidly rising number of chargepoints, means we are today, re-focusing our vehicle grants on the more affordable zero emission vehicles – where most consumers will be looking and where taxpayers’ money will make more of a difference.</p><p> </p><p>Although the market is at an early stage, demand for zero emission vans increased substantially in 2020, with increased interest from commercial fleets. We expect this trend to continue as more models are brought to market and supply increases. Since the grant scheme was launched in 2012, it has since supported over 15,000 electric vans and HGVs across the UK. There are now more than 20 models eligible for the grant and this continues to increase.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has pledged a £2.8 billion package of measures to support industry and consumers to make the switch to cleaner vehicles including £1.3 billion for charging infrastructure, £582 million for vehicle grants and up to £1 billion to help secure the transformation of the automotive sector by developing and embedding the next generation of automotive technologies in the UK. We keep our policies and grant rates under review and will monitor the market closely, to ensure the grant remains an effective incentive and good value for money for the taxpayer.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 30/03/2021 10:02:24 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1304585

registered interest
date	22/03/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what environmental impact assessment his Department undertook when deciding to reduce the (a) maximum grant for electric cars from £3,000 to £2,500 and (b) price cap for cars eligible for the subsidy from £50,000 to £35,000.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	172990
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2021 answer text <p>No formal Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried out. The grant scheme for electric cars, vans and trucks has been updated to target less expensive models and reflect a greater range of affordable vehicles available, allowing the scheme's funding to go further and to help more people make the switch to an electric vehicle. This will mean the funding will last longer, and be available to more drivers.</p><p> </p><p>We have been clear since 2018 that we intend to reduce the Plug-in Car Grant. We are retaining support for the switch to electric vehicles through other, new investments. We’ve pledged a £2.8 billion package of measures to support industry and consumers to make the switch to cleaner vehicles, which includes:</p><p /><ul><li>£1.3bn for charging infrastructure;</li><li>£582m to continue to support the vehicle grants, which have now been in place for 10 years; and,</li><li>Up to £1bn to help secure the transformation of the automotive sector by developing and embedding the next generation of cutting-edge automotive technologies in the UK.</li></ul><p> </p><p>These measures are in addition to our generous tax incentives, including favourable company car tax rates, which can offer savings of over £2,000 a year for drivers switching from a medium-sized petrol or diesel to a zero-emission car, and zero Vehicle Excise Duty.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 25/03/2021 14:07:17 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1304415

registered interest
date	19/03/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide (1) additional support to councils to electrify their vehicles, and (2) councils with advice on how they can achieve electrification of their vehicles.
tabling member printed	Lord Porter of Spalding
uin	HL14418
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/03/2021 answer text <p>Local authorities and other public sector bodies are increasingly supporting the transition to zero emission vehicles, including electrifying their own fleets. The Government funds the Energy Saving Trust (EST) to run the Local Government Support Programme, which provides impartial advice to local authorities in England on fleet electrification, and wider local policies to support zero emission vehicle uptake. EST also provides a fleet management toolkit to any public or private organisation, which offers in-depth, impartial fleet support to help them reduce costs and limit the environmental impact of their fleet.</p><p> </p><p>Government’s ULEV Readiness Programme was launched in January 2015 and as well as funding charging infrastructure, supported 296 ultra-low emission vehicles across the public sector, including 90 in local authorities. It also offered fleet reviews to 35 Public Sector Bodies (including Local Authorities, NHS Trusts and Fire and Rescue Services). We will continue to work with and encourage local authorities to electrify their fleets and to apply for available funding for chargepoints in their local areas.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 29/03/2021 15:29:50 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4555 label Biography information for Lord Porter of Spalding

1273557

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to accelerate (1) the adoption of electric and other low- or non-carbon emitting cars in the UK, and (2) any necessary infrastructure required for such cars.
tabling member printed	Lord Truscott
uin	HL11710
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>The Government is investing over £2.8 billion‎ to facilitate the transition to zero emission vehicles. Of this, £1.3 billion has been ring fenced to accelerate the roll out of charging infrastructure, targeting support on rapid chargepoints on motorways and major A roads and installing more on-street chargepoints near homes and workplaces to make charging as easy as refuelling a petrol or diesel car. The Government has also pledged £582 million in grants for those buying zero or ultra-low emission vehicles to make them cheaper to buy and incentivise more people to make the transition.</p><p>The Government will continue to support industry and consumers to make the switch to cleaner vehicles.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 14/01/2021 16:42:56 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3682 label Biography information for Lord Truscott

1258471

registered interest
date	04/12/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he taking to ensure that electric vehicles bought prior to the implementation of regulations on Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems will be made compliant with those regulations.
tabling member constituency	Putney
tabling member printed	Fleur Anderson
uin	125315
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2020 answer text <p>Requirements to fit sound generators, known as Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS), on quiet electric and hybrid-electric vehicles will become mandatory for new vehicles being registered from 1 July 2021. These requirements do not apply retrospectively to vehicles already on the road. Manufacturers may optionally choose to install AVAS in vehicles ahead of this date, and some have chosen to do so.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 09/12/2020 17:08:11 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4788 label Biography information for Fleur Anderson