Zero emission buses' market share grows to a third during first half of the year

New HGV registrations fall but zero emission rises slightly

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fell by 14.7% in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Some 8,687 new trucks joining UK roads, and while overall market demand weakened, uptake of zero emission HGVs rose by 4.7%, raising market share from 0.8% to 1.0% compared with the same period last year. ZEV HGV volumes have fallen 6.6% in the first six months compared …

Zero emission buses' market share grows to a third during first half of the year

Electric buses continue their push into mainstream, but electric HGV market enjoys only modest progress during second quarter

Bus market decline continues but ZEVs increase share

New bus, coach and minibus market falls -50.6% in Q2 with 1,465 units joining UK roads. Minibus sector drives decline, with -70.9% drop in registrations almost halving market share. Zero emission bus deliveries fall -37.0% but market share grows to more than a quarter (26.5%). Data download Bus & Coach Q2 registations DOWNLOAD ALL The UK’s new bus, coach and minibus market fell by -50.6% to 1,465 units in the second quarter of 2026 as demand c…