Zero emission truck grants of up to £81,000 launched in UK

The UK government has announced £1bn in funding to support businesses switching to electric vans and trucks, combining Zero Emission Truck and Van grants with a £170m boost to the Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) targeting charging infrastructure at commercial premises. The package aims to address upfront vehicle costs and access to depot charging, which the government identifies as the two primary barriers to fleet electrification.

The truck grant offers savings of up to £81,000 off the heaviest zero emission trucks, covering up to 40% of purchase cost, while the van grant continues to provide discounts of up to £5,000. Under the expanded DCS, businesses and public authorities can save up to £1m, covering up to 70% of costs, when installing charging infrastructure for vans, coaches and electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs).

In a statement, Keir Mather, Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister, said: “This £1 billion investment cuts cost for British businesses, supports jobs, cleans up our roads, and gives operators protection against shifting global fuel prices. The logistics sector is the backbone of the UK economy, worth £170 billion and supporting 2.7 million jobs.”

Lee Holmes, Transport and Logistics Director at Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms, added: “Government investment gives businesses like Wren the confidence to accelerate fleet decarbonisation while maintaining operational stability, even in periods of economic uncertainty. With this support, we’ve brought a number of 44-tonne e-trucks into our fleet alongside a rapid charging infrastructure.”

Source: GOV.UK