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The Benefits Of LPG Vehciles

There are several benefits in owning an 'Alternative Fuel' vehicle.  These Include:


Better for the environment!- Liquefied Petroleum Gas has Lower particulate, greenhouse gas and noise emissions than Petrol or Diesel

Low fuel costs! - LPG is cheaper than Diesel and Petrol

Cheaper operating within London! - The majority of LPG-powered vehicles are exempt from the congestion charge!

LPG systems are improving all the time! - With most manufacturers now introducing factory-fitted bi-fuel systems, they are becoming more reliable, higher quality and much easier to buy replacement and service parts for.

LPG is becoming more available all the time! - With more and more service stations stocking LPG

click here for a map of LPG filling stations



Cost Savings:

The following figures are quoted on the Ford website:  (correct as of 22/10/04)

Cost Savings vs. diesel and petrol:

Combined approximate Miles per Gallon*
LPG – 26.9
Diesel – 51.4
Petrol - 37.2

Cost per 1000 miles
LPG - £64.68
Diesel - £68.87
Petrol - £86.56

LPG saving per 1000 Miles
Diesel – £4.19
Petrol – £21.90

* Based on Euro Cycle Test 98-69-EC
Saving through London Congestion charge Exemption:
Working days per year - 252
Driving into Congestion Charge area at £5 per day - £1260
To visit the Ford pages where the above information can be found,
please Click Here

For more information on Congestion Charge exemption, please Click Here.