The Department for Transport has removed uncertainty for fleets around when new MOT rules for electric vans weighing between 3.50 and 4.25 tonnes will come into force.
Following a public consultation launched in December 2024 on the changes, the government has announced that the new rules will come into force from June 1 2026.
Electric vans between 3.50 and 4.25 tonnes will only need their first MOT three years after registration, rather than one year after registration and then annually.
Chief executive of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) Toby Poston said, “Tackling the barriers to large electric van uptake has been a top priority for the BVRLA and our members.
“Following extensive collaboration between government and industry, these changes remove major operational hurdles for fleets and unlock a critical part of the UK’s transition to zero-emission road transport.”
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