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Do you regularly drive along the A3?
Part of the Electric Towns and Cities Initiative
The scheme has been designed to help lower air pollution in the Guildford area, as the section of the A3 that runs through Guildford exceeds the amount of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions level – it has the highest recorded nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration of anywhere on the Strategic Road Network in England (excluding London). Poor air quality affects everyone’s health, particularly the most vulnerable people in society.
The scheme comprises of 3 elements:
1. A3 Electric Vehicle grant scheme
Offering up to £10,000 grants to businesses driving on the A3 in Guildford to switch their diesel to a new fully electric van.
To qualify you need to travel on the A3 qualifying section (see below):
- 150+/ year single journey in either direction
- or 3+ x / week
- or 12+ x / month
Map of the area covered
If you have any questions about the A3 EV grant programme, please get in touch with the team by email.
2. Rapid Charging Network
For vans, with bays and cables large enough for Light Commercial Vehicles to charge within the Guildford area.
3. Active travel programme
Supporting employers near the A3 in Guildford to promote sustainable transport alternatives for their employees.
