Costs on entry and classification

Different localities will have set vehicle emission criteria depending on their government commitment to reducing the cities overall pollution contribution. Coupled with this, there are 4 types of CAZ classifications:

Class A – Buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles.

Class B – Buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles.

Class C – Buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, vans, minibuses.

Class D – Buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, vans, minibuses, cars, the local authority has the option to include motorcycles.

Euro Emissions Classifications and what they mean

Evaluating what euro classifications mean and whether your vehicle is affected under these newly implemented CAZ schemes can be tricky to navigate. Fortunately, at Vanaways we only sell brand new euro 6 emission compliant vans. Meaning that for most of the active zones you won’t have to pay any charges when driving through them.

See the below classification key to help you identify which euro emission standards your vehicle falls under:

• Euro 1 – Vehicles registered from 31^st December 1992
• Euro 2 – Vehicles registered from 1^st January 1997
• Euro 3 – Vehicles registered from 1^st January 2001
• Euro 4 – Vehicles registered from 1^st January 2006
• Euro 5 – Vehicles registered from 1^st January 2011
• Euro 6 – Vehicles registered from 1^st January 2015

Government Funding

Due to the government commitment to improving air quality in major cities, there is various support available to both individuals and business owners affected by the clean air zone schemes. The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles are a governmental team working to support the take-up of zero emission vehicles and funding to improve the UK charge point infrastructure.

Most of the participating local authorities will be partnered with the Clean Air Fund who are offering discounts towards sustainable travel alternatives and vehicle upgrades.

If your van is not compliant, you may be eligible to get up to £4500 in government funding to upgrade/replace your vehicle. Alongside this, you may be eligible for an exemption; primarily aimed at those who have wheelchair accessible taxis or business owners/residents whose vehicles are registered within the clean air zone (private car, taxi, vans).

What can Vanaways do for you?

As a company, Vanaways we are committed to improving our environmental sustainability within our organisation and business operations.

We only supply brand new vans which are either euro 6 emission compliant or electric vehicles (EV’s), making them clean air zone compatible.

Submit an enquiry online or give us a call on 0117 421 7729 to see how we can help you get into your new van!