r4dent
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Many of us are restricted to 3.5 T because we don't have C1.
This can be because we are too young and passed out test after 1997
or because we are too old and didn't bother to keep C1 when we renewed our license
or (as in my case) because of medical reasons.
The government are looking to promote small commercial van users to switch to EVs, but the extra battery weight means many of these vans will be over 3.5.
However a lot of the drivers do not have C1 and firms are sticking with fossil fuel to avoid the costs of getting C1 for their staff.
So, according to the Telegraph, the government are thinking about scrapping the 3.5 limit.
Fingers crossed.
This can be because we are too young and passed out test after 1997
or because we are too old and didn't bother to keep C1 when we renewed our license
or (as in my case) because of medical reasons.
The government are looking to promote small commercial van users to switch to EVs, but the extra battery weight means many of these vans will be over 3.5.
However a lot of the drivers do not have C1 and firms are sticking with fossil fuel to avoid the costs of getting C1 for their staff.
So, according to the Telegraph, the government are thinking about scrapping the 3.5 limit.
Fingers crossed.
Heavy EV batteries force overhaul of driving licence rules on vehicle weight
Heavy electric vehicle batteries are due to spark a government overhaul of driver’s licence rules that will allow motorists to operate weightier vehicles.
uk.yahoo.com