Advertisement Feature: ‘Clean-Air’ ready?

Advertisement feature from Europcar

Three new clean-air zones (CAZs) have been launched in 2021 with more set for 2022. With the expansion of the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone also coming this October, the potential cost of not getting fleet clean-air ready could be significant.

Research commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group UK found that 68% of companies need some of their fleet to enter a CAZ. But current vehicle supply problems could be hampering their ability to upgrade company vehicles, with delays to the purchase or lease of new compliant vehicles being experienced right across the market.

Facing these challenges, long-term rental can offer a cost-effective and timely solution. Shared mobility solutions – car share and car pooling – can also mitigate the need for a total fleet upgrade but also offer a solution to the ‘grey fleet’ problem.

Grey fleet vehicles are generally older and, therefore, more likely to attract a charge for entering a CAZ.

And with one estimate suggesting that daily charges for non-compliant commercial vehicles currently range from £50 to £100, this is something businesses will want to avoid.

Clean Air tips

• Know the rules – check the requirements and ensure your drivers know them too.

• Update your mobility plan to reflect the changes – long-term rental vehicles offer quick access to the latest and cleanest technology that complies with low-emission requirements.

• Stay flexible – add shared mobility solutions as well as rental to the mix.

For more information, contact us –

www.europcar.co.uk/business/long-term-solutions