SMMT statement on Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants

Confirmed longer term funding for zero emission vans and trucks, along with support for depot charging, is hugely welcome. Transitioning this sector depends on operator confidence to invest and government support is the clearest sign that ZEVs are the right choice.

To accelerate the transition, however, such that ambitious mandated van sales targets are met and the ZEV truck market moves beyond its infancy, these measures must be complemented by enablers such as grid connection prioritisation, dedicated commercial vehicle charging infrastructure and regulation that reflects the diversity of operators’ uses and requirements.