As of April 8th 2019, London will be the first UK city to introduce an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), and this will have an impact on motorists and businesses that operate in and around central London. In this guide we wanted to explore the key areas of the ULEZ that companies need to be…
For employees, charging at work can be a convenient way to recharge an electric vehicle (EV) whilst parked during the day. For businesses, the installation of a charge point will become increasingly important as a facility for employees and visitors, as well as companies that are considering an EV fleet in the future. What do…
More and more businesses are turning to green strategies to help reduce their carbon emissions and meet the long-term plans of their organisations. From adopting electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to utilising data to reduce overall costs, there’s plenty for you to tackle. In this article, we wanted to explore some of the strategies that…
The Ultra Low Emission Zone will replace the T-Charge from the 8th April 2019. It runs 7 days a week from midnight to midnight within the same area as the current Congestion Charging Zone (CCZ) in London Vehicles that do not meet the new stricter emissions standards will pay a daily charge. Cars and vans…
Did you know we can provide short and long term Plug-in Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Rental? Why not Test Drive a PHEV for a month? At GKL we can offer Flexi Hire and Short-Long term car rental and leasing. It is very popular for those wanting to find out what everyday commuting and living with…
As concern for environmental pollution and carbon emissions grows, businesses and private drivers are turning to electric vans as an alternative to traditionally fuelled vehicles. However, there is a lot to consider before making the initial investment in a greener vehicle, especially if an organisation is expanding their fleet. In this article, we explore everything…
Even with the recent changes to electric vehicle grants, the continued rise in popularity has pushed manufacturers to design green vehicles that are both stylish and fuel-efficient. We wanted to explore some of the most economical vehicles from 2018, in the hope that it gives you the inspiration you need if you’re planning on upgrading…
The New Mercedes E300e Plug-in Hybrid Electric Petrol saloon has been announced with a 211bhp 2.0 petrol engine It combines this with a 122bhp electric motor giving it combined peaks of 320bhp. 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds Prices start from £47,450 and it has combined cycle from WLTP of 134.5mpg and a range of 31 miles…
Since 00:01 on Sunday 21st October Plug-in car grant levels have now changed. In summary the grant rate for Category 1 vehicles (Now Cars) has moved from £4,500 to £3,500 Category 2 and 3 vehicles are no longer eligible for the grant Further information on this can be found here
Despite the changes to the Government electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) grants released in the 2018 Autumn Budget, companies can still benefit from introducing “green” vehicles into their fleet. This is especially true for those that are considering expanding into different locations, or those that want to improve their environmental credentials.…