Gerry Keaney

During a challenging 2020, Gerry continued to lead the BVRLA, adapting its processes to ensure it continued to support its members and their customers. 2021 has been no less busy, with the BVRLA campaigning for Advisory Electricity Rate (AER) for electric vehicles to be fit-for-purpose and welcoming the news that they have been increased by 25 per cent. The BVRLA also believes that it is the wrong time to reduce government incentives for electric vans, but it welcomes the introduction of the government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate which will be introduced in 2024. The increasing appeal of EVs is aiding the leasing sector to return to growth following the initial pandemic impact – in Q3 2021, BEVs accounted for 21 per cent of new cars added to the BVRLA fleet.