Iveco has teamed up with Transport for London (TfL) to help cut the cost of eLCV ownership for drivers and businesses affected by the forthcoming ULEZ expansion.
Under TfL’s new £110 scrappage scheme, charities, sole traders and business with 10 or fewer employees registered in London can apply to scrap a 3.5-tonne diesel van for a £7,500 contribution towards an electric model.
Iveco is building on this by contributing an additional £1,000 off its eDaily van, enabling new customers to receive £8,500 off the retail price of the model.
The scheme will help remove the most polluting vehicles from the road while giving a strong incentive for operators to make the switch to an EV.
It launches ahead of the expansion of the ULEZ across outer London from 29 August 2023, more than doubling the zone’s existing area and charging operators £12.50 a day if their vehicle doesn’t meet emissions regulations.
Switching to an eLCV such as the eDaily will ensure operators escape penalty charges. Described as the “electric twin” of the conventional Daily, it retains the same 3.5-tonne towing capacity while covering up to 248 miles on a single charge.
It can be equipped with one, two or three batteries, each providing 37kWh. An eight-year 100,000-mile warranty is standard for vehicles with one battery, or 155,000-miles with two or three batteries. A three-year or 100,000-mile chassis warranty accompanies the 2XL Repair and Maintenance package included for all models.
The eDaily also introduces a range of ePTOs, up to 15kW and able to power refrigeration, cranes and other superstructures, and available for use even when the electric motor is off.
Iveco UK light business line director Mike Cutts said: “Air quality is a critical environmental issue, and so encouraging operators to go electric by making the switch even more affordable makes sense. Iveco is proud to support this TFL scheme with an additional £1,000 contribution for eDaily customers.”
