Fleet News - Driving ZEV

Plug-in Truck Grant rises to £120,000 as 2040 diesel HGV ban consulted

Government adds £18m to the Plug-in Truck Grant, increasing electric HGV discounts to £120,000. Funding runs until March 2026 alongside a new consultation on phasing out diesel lorry sales by 2040. The market sits at 1% EV uptake.

By Matt Lister Jan 7, 2026 2 min read

Hydrogen News

HyHaul hydrogen HGV project ends after failing to secure fleet orders

The UK’s ZEHID HyHaul hydrogen HGV project has been closed after failing to secure enough signed fleet orders within grant timelines, despite strong operator interest.

By Matt Lister Dec 15, 2025 3 min read

Electric Trucks

Renault Trucks adds new E Tech D12 and D14 electric rigids for city distribution

Renault Trucks has released two new electric rigids, the E Tech D12 and D14, with compact dimensions, 176 kWh LFP batteries and a quoted range of up to 220 km. Both models use full air suspension and AC charging, and will be built at Blainville-sur-Orne.

By Matt Lister Nov 27, 2025 2 min read

UK News

Budget: Chancellor sets out 3p-per-mile EV tax from 2028

The UK government will charge electric-car drivers 3p per mile from 2028 under a new eVED system. Here’s how the mileage charge works, who pays, what changes for drivers and why the Treasury says the reform is needed.

By Matt Lister Nov 27, 2025 4 min read

Electric Vans

3.5 to 4.25 tonne electric vans to shift onto normal MOT rules under new government plan

The government will move 3.5 to 4.25-tonne electric vans into the Class 7 MOT system, easing HGV-style rules and signalling wider reforms on drivers’ hours and tachographs.

By Matt Lister Nov 25, 2025 2 min read

EV Charging

BMW and MINI introduce centralised charging and billing solution for small fleets

BMW and MINI have introduced a centralised EV charging and billing service for small fleets, offering automatic reimbursement, a single invoice and app integration across Europe.

By Matt Lister Nov 21, 2025 1 min read