Tag: Gerry Keaney

BVRLA urges Chancellor to #SeeTheBenefit

BVRLA offices

THE BVRLA is calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to support the uptake of electric cars by keeping Benefit in Kind (BIK) rates low beyond the current 2024/25 published figures. Pointing to the success of the current tax system for electric cars, the #SeeTheBenefit campaign is encouraging industry professionals to write to their local MP to educate them on how company…

“Another bumpy ride, full of unpredictable twists and turns,” says Gerry Keaney

Gerry Keaney

LOOKING ahead to 2022, we should all prepare for another bumpy ride, full of unpredictable twists and turns, writes Gerry Keaney. On the automotive front line, BVRLA members look likely to grapple with supply issues for some time yet – whether it is new vehicles, skilled staff or appropriate charging infrastructure.  Those supply issues, in conjunction with the threat of tighter restrictions…

BVRLA launches its ‘van plan’ to transition LCVs to zero emissions

Electric Fiat E Ducato

THE BVRLA has launched what it calls a Van Plan to help operators move to zero emission vehicles and assist the government in understanding the assistance the commercial vehicle sector requires to meet its 2030 goal. The association points out that the van sector faces a series of unique issues in the to transition to zero emissions. These include: The cost and…

BIK benefits boost battery electric vehicle leasing

hyundai ioniq electric car plugged in

THE April 2020 change in company car tax benefit in kind has led to a rise in new lease car registrations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). A report from the BVRLA’s latest Quarterly Leasing Survey reveals that BEVs took 15% of all new lease car registrations in Q3 2020, up 13% year on year. If you add in PHEV lease registrations, plug-ins…