The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has announced an additional £18m provided via an increase to the Plug-in Truck Grant until March 2026.
DfT stated that this will grant hauliers and fleet operators access to discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks.
The move is part of a £318m plan for green freight, which is backing British businesses by slashing upfront costs on new lorries and helping businesses to access the lower running costs.
Backed by this fund, companies like Amazon and Marks & Spencer have already rolled out more electric delivery trucks on UK roads, with ZEHID rolling out nearly 300 zero emission HGVs by March 2026, DfT reported.
UK country manager, Amazon UK, John Boumphrey, said: “Amazon welcomes the government’s continued commitment to supporting the electrification of commercial fleets.
“The UK will be home to the largest number of electric heavy goods trucks in Amazon’s global transportation network and the first of our record-breaking order of eHGVs are already on the road.
“We’re investing to help the UK decarbonise and meet our goal of being net zero carbon by 2040. We look forward to continuing to work with the government to ensure the growth of more sustainable logistics.”
