Since September 2019, the WLTP procedure and the RDE test have become the norm for all light commercial vehicles (LCVs). These new standards will determine the actual pollution levels of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and will have a major impact on the purchase price of petrol and diesel vehicles.
Urban access regulations such as ZFEs (low-emission zones ) and bans on the most polluting vehicles in cities such as Paris and Lyon are changing the situation.
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As regulations become progressively more stringent, companies need to be proactive and think ahead.
Government regulations put pressure on manufacturers to produce more energy-efficient vehicles, but it's also up to you to plan ahead, so that you know which models will still be on the road in the years to come, and which will also enable you to maximize the vehicle's residual value.
Electric commercial vehicles (ECVs) are becoming increasingly popular. As municipalities adopt stricter legislation against polluting vehicles in urban areas, electric vans are a good way of getting around this legislation and reducing costs and charges. Professionals and craftsmen also benefit from the tax advantages of electric commercial vehicles to offset the high initial purchase price. Depending on your region, you can save up to €15,000, not counting the conversion bonus. Electric commercial vehicles are already available from brands such as Renault, Nissan, Peugeot and Citroën. Several other brands, such as Mercedes and Volkswagen, will be entering the race in the coming months and years.
