Ministers Fund and Slash Red Tape for Electric Vans but Black Cab Drivers Ask: Where’s Our Support?
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Government to implement electric van MOT rule change
The government has announced regulatory changes designed to remove barriers preventing operators from adopting electric vans, particularly heavier 4.25-tonne models that have previously been treated like HGVs. Until now, many electric vans have exceeded the traditional 3.5-tonne threshold because of the additional weight of their battery packs, automatically pushing them into heavier vehicle regulations. That created a series of difficulties for…
Government changes electric van MoT rules to cut costs for businesses
The Government is cutting red tape for businesses using e-vans bringing them in line with petrol and diesel vans for the first time. E-vans weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes will now be moved from heavy vehicle testing requirements to Class 7 MOT rules, meaning less strenuous tests, more flexibility, and savings of up to 60% on MOTs. From 1 June, new electric vans in this weight class will only need their first MOT three years after registra…
Government to cut red tape for businesses using electric vans
The UK Government has announced sweeping regulatory changes designed to remove long-standing barriers preventing businesses from adopting electric vans, particularly heavier 4.25-tonne models that have previously been treated like HGVs despite being used for the same work as standard diesel vans. The reforms are being hailed by fleet operators, leasing companies and logistics groups as a major breakthrough for commercial vehicle electrification,…
"Victory for environment" in diesel and electric van regulatory alignment
Formal changes to the rules governing the operation of goods vehicles have been signed into law marking a significant step forward for the UK’s transition to zero‑emission vehicles, according to business group Logistics UK. The new regulations will come into force on the 1 June 2026, bringing regulatory alignment of the operation of 3.5‑tonne diesel vans and 4.25‑tonne electric vans in a move described as a “victory for the environment and com…
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