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Due to unprecedented demand and limited funds, the Scrappage Scheme is currently suspended for van applications. New applications are not being accepted until further notice.
The Mayor of London has launched a scrappage scheme to help improve London's toxic air. It supports businesses with up to 50 employees to replace vehicles that don't meet the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards.
If you meet the eligibility criteria for vehicles and organisations you can apply for one of three funds:
The vehicle being scrapped must:
The vehicle being scrapped must be:
The eligible business must be registered at a Greater London address.
The grant payment is made up of £7,000 for scrapping ULEZ non- compliant vehicles plus a £2,500 contribution towards running costs (including insurance) of a replacement electric vehicle(s).
The vehicle being scrapped must be:
For an eligible business not registered in Greater London the vehicle must also:
Refund of ULEZ charges
Successful applicants will be refunded any ULEZ charges paid for the scrapped vehicle(s) during the three months after their application was submitted providing they were paid via Auto Pay.
Organisation and vehicle eligibility
For Option 2 and Option 3, organisations must be able to prove that they're registered at an address in a London borough or the City of London.
Micro businesses must have:
Small businesses must have:
Sole traders must be:
Charities must be an:
Vehicle(s) you intend to scrap must be:
The vehicle that you want to scrap must also fail to meet the ULEZ emissions standards.
Tougher LEZ emissions standards are due to come into force from 1 March 2021. The date will be reviewed and confirmed in October 2020 and any later start date published on our website.
This is to give affected businesses more time to meet the new standards as they face intense demands from the coronavirus pandemic.
Heavy vehicles including lorries, buses, coaches and specialist vehicles will need to meet Euro VI (NOx and PM) emissions standards or pay a daily charge to drive within the Greater London area.