Here’s a summary of how the March 2013 Budget affected motorists, including changes to Benefit In Kind (BiK) tax levels for Electric Vehicles (EVs).

A joint call for collaborative R&D projects under the Niche Vehicle R&D Programme, with £900,000 funding, has been announced by Cenex, the Technology Strategy Board and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV).

The government has announced details of the first seven electric van models eligible for up to £8,000 - or 20% - discount under the new Plug-in Van Grant.

A new programme, UKH2Mobility, has been launched to ensure the UK is well positioned for the commercial roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.

The Plug-in Car Grant, offering up to £5000 off an electric car, has been extended, and it now includes up to £8000 off electric vans.

The government’s vision for recharging infrastructure to support the electric vehicle revolution has been announced by Transport Secretary Philip Hammond.

Commercial vehicle operators can now use a three-phase electric charging point and a biomethane refuelling facility at Camden Council’s Transport Depot in London. 

The UK government has unveiled the nine electric cars that will be eligible for the Plug-In Car Grant, worth up to £5,000.

The automotive industry and politicians today debated the development of low carbon technologies and their role in helping the UK to be a leader in the low carbon economy.

Ahead of the Spending Review, the SMMT has written to the chancellor lobbying for support of the UK motor industry, including for ultra-low carbon vehicles.