Zero-emission truck uptake more than quadruples

Electric truck uptake hits new high in the UK

Electric truck adoption among logistics firms in the UK has rose dramatically over 2024 levels, with 225 zero-emission HGVs sold in Q3 of 2025. That’s a 341.2% rise over Q3 of 2024, when approximately 51 electric HGVs were sold in the same period. With 2025 almost at a close, it’s also set to be the best year on record for electric truck sales, with 408 units sold in the year-to-date, up 145.8% compared to the same time last year. Electric truck…

New HGV registrations falls but ZEV uptake quadruples

New HGV registrations declined by -14.5% in the third quarter of 2025 with 9,272 new trucks entering service in the UK, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The market’s fifth consecutive quarterly fall, with the market down -12.5% in 2025 to date, comes amid a challenging economic backdrop – but also reflects the natural ebb and flow of fleet renewal cycles following three years of sus…

Zero-emission truck uptake more than quadruples

Against a backdrop of declining new HGV registrations, zero-emission trucks provided some positive news for the sector in the past quarter.

Zero emission HGV registrations rise by 341%

Zero emission HGV uptake has continued to rise, quadrupling by 341.2% to 225 units in the third quarter, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A new record volume for zero emission HGVs, it means such vehicles also achieved a record 2.4% market share. The significant quarterly demand has driven year-to-date ZEV volumes to 408 units, up 145.8% compared with the same period in 2024. According to the SMMT, it…