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<p>We want all new cars and vans to be effectively zero emission by 2040, and we will
end the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040. Our Road
to Zero strategy sets out a clear pathway to zero emissions, to give clarity and certainty
to industry and consumers. By 2030, we want up to 40% of new vans sold to be ultra
low emission.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing to offer the Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG)
until at least 2020, with current grant rates maintained until at least October 2018.
The PiVG offers 20% off the price of a qualifying vehicles up to a maximum of £8,000.
Up to £20,000 per van is available for the first 200 vans over 3.5t and HGVs.</p><p>
</p><p>The strategy sets out commitments to expand charging infrastructure significantly
in order to support the roll out of electric vehicles, including consulting on proposals
for chargepoints to be installed with all newly built homes in England, where appropriate.
We also want all new lampposts to include charging infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>Van
owners can also benefit from grant schemes to assist with the cost of installing chargepoints
in the home and workplace. We will continue to ensure the tax system incentivises
the purchase of the cleanest vehicles, in particular zero emission vehicles.</p><p>
</p><p>We have launched a consultation on a new Vehicle Excise Duty approach for vans
to ensure this system incentivises the cleanest options. In addition, zero emission
vans only pay a small proportion of the van benefit charge, and electric vans are
not subject to van fuel benefit charge.</p><p> </p>
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