At Lombard, we're here to support your business transition to greener vehicles

Getting your business ready for an expanded ULEZ

Finance options

Charging infrastructure

What is ULEZ?

Security, in the form of guarantees or indemnities may be required. Product fees may apply. Finance subject to status and is only available for business purposes. 

How we could help

Lombard could support your business to transition to ULEZ compliant cars and vans, as well as charging infrastructure.

We have a range of funding solutions available including finance for a vehicle you have already found at a dealership, and flexible vehicle leasing on Contract Hire for new cars and vans.

Our funding options

Hire Purchase

Got a car or van in mind and want to own it outright at the end of the agreement?

• Find your own car or van, at the best price you can​
• No annual mileage restrictions​
• Flexible terms available to meet your monthly budget​
• Agreement length tailored to your needs
• Zero arrangement fee when you apply online​
• Choose between fixed and variable rates

Security, guarantees or indemnities may be required. Product fees may apply. Subject to status.

Learn more and get a quote

Contract Hire

Flexible vehicle leasing for all businesses

• Flexibility of term and annual mileage
• Avoid depreciation as you don’t own the vehicle
• Less admin
• Improved cash flow and budgeting
• Upgrade as required
• Optional maintenance

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Citroen C3 5 Door Hatch 1.2 Puretech 83 Plus Start Plus Stop

£199.43 excl. VAT per month

With an advance payment of £1,196.58 excl. VAT

Based on a 48 month contract for 10,000 miles per annum, excluding maintenance.

Expiry date: 09/12/2023

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Tesla Model Y Rear Wheel Drive

£456.43 excl. VAT per month

With advance payment of £2,738.58 excl. VAT

Based on a 48 month contract for 10,000 miles per annum, excluding maintenance.

Expiry date: 09/12/2023

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Peugeot Expert Van 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Prof Prm+ S/S

£347.16 excl. VAT per month

With an advance payment of £2,082.96 excl. VAT 

Based on a 48 month contract for 10,000 miles per annum, excluding maintenance.

Expiry date: 09/12/2023

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Want to see more Contract Hire offers?

Browse the latest contract hire vehicle offers currently available on Lombard Vehicle Solutions

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Arrange your finance

We could help you invest in new electric and ULEZ compliant vehicles for your business together with the right charging infrastructure.

We've a range of finance options to support your business.

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Electric vehicles

We're here to support your transition to zero emissions vehicles.

With the changing landscape, a move to electric cars could benefit your business.

Explore electric vehicles

Looking for fleet finance?

We could help with funding for a fleet of vehicles through our Contract Hire product. 

We also provide fleet management services and flexible online solutions to match your fleet financing needs. 

We could help you plan an effective fleet strategy and get access to the latest smart tech, which may save time and money. 

Get funding for fleets

Find a charging solution

We’re working with Octopus Energy to offer you discounted charging technology, access to innovative green energy tariffs, and 1-year free access to select product features.

Choose the right charging solution

Offer applies to all customers in the UK, regional exclusions apply.  Energy tariff excluded in Northern Ireland. 

What is ULEZ?

An Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is an area where polluting vehicles who don’t meet defined emissions standards are charged a fee to enter.

This has been put in place to reduce the number of polluting vehicles entering an area to improve air quality.

What does this mean for my business?

Only vehicles that meet the required emissions standard will avoid charges and so your choice of vehicles will be important. There are a number of ULEZ operational across the UK, most notably in London. 

Diesel vehicles must comply with Euro 6 standards.

Petrol vehicles need only meet Euro 4 standards. 

As a result businesses which operate in London will be affected, and as more cities follow suit, businesses across the UK. To avoid the additional costs associated and support in improving air quality in busy cities, it is crucial to ensure that your business vehicles meet the ULEZ standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What times is the London ULEZ operational?

• Congestion Charge: Operates from 7am until 6pm every day of the year, except Christmas Day
• ULEZ: ULEZ hours operate between midnight to midnight, every day of the year, except Christmas Day
• LEZ: Operates midnight to midnight, every day of the year

What are the current London ULEZ charges?

Only vehicles that meet the latest emissions standards will avoid the ULEZ charge. For diesel vehicles, this means complying with Euro 6 standards while petrol vehicles need only meet Euro 4 standards.

The average daily charge for cars, motorcycles and vans (up to and including 3.5 tonnes) that do not meet new emissions standards is £12.50, in addition to the congestion charge.

Lorries, vans and specialist heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, and buses, minibuses and coaches weighing over 5 tonnes do not need to pay the ULEZ charge. They will need to pay the LEZ charge if they do not meet the LEZ emissions standard.

Which vehicles are exempt from ULEZ?

You can find out if your vehicle is exempt here.

London ULEZ 2023 Boundary Expansion Map

From 29 August 2023, the ULEZ is expanding across all London boroughs. The map shows the expanded area:

• Expansion ULEZ London Zones (PDF, 332 KB)

Clean Air Zones (CAZs)

CAZs are not just in London, several have been introduced across the UK. 

Whether a vehicle is charged when entering or moving through a CAZ depends on the type of vehicle and the Euro standard of the vehicle.

For the latest government guidance on CAZs across the UK, see here.

Lombard Vehicle Solutions (LVS) is a product provided for Lombard North Central plc (Lombard) by ALD Automotive Ltd (ALD), trading as Lombard Vehicle Solutions, Oakwood Drive, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7LB. ALD is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registered no. 308101. 

For LVS activities Lombard is acting as a Credit Broker and not a Lender. Lombard is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activities, registered no. 710598. Lombard will receive a commission or other payment from ALD should you wish to proceed with an agreement. You can ask Lombard or LVS about this.