"The latest data from SMMT reveals a sharp drop in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption, falling to just 0.9% of new HGV registrations this year, down from 1.4% in 2025."
"Manufacturers already offer more than 40 ZEV models, years ahead of natural demand, covering a complex range of more than 70 different segments - from goods lorries and bulk tankers to concrete mixers, diggers, refuse trucks, tractors and ambulances."
"The transition faces significant barriers, including the higher upfront cost of ZEVs and depot infrastructure upgrades, as well as the impact of rising energy prices on operating costs."
"Mandating ZEV-only sales prematurely would risk destabilising the market, driving up costs, slowing low-carbon fleet renewal, and repeating the challenges faced by the car and van sectors."
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders urges the government to provide HGV operators with access to technologies for reducing carbon emissions. Recent data shows a decline in zero-emission vehicle adoption, falling to 0.9% of new HGV registrations. The transition to a zero-emission truck market faces barriers such as high costs and infrastructure challenges. With over 40 ZEV models available, the HGV sector, which supports 80% of UK freight, requires significant investment to meet decarbonisation goals without destabilising the market.
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