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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC, a Commons Select Committee) has released a report highlighting key issues in the UK’s public EV charging infrastructure. It points to slow progress at motorway service areas, regional disparities in local authority rollout outside London, and challenges around cost and accessibility for those unable to charge at home.

One in four new vehicles cars registered last month were electric, although the UK new car market fell slightly in February, down -1% to 84,054 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has officially launched its first UK public charging hub in Immingham.

Vehicle Excise Duty and company car tax on double cab pick-up trucks are seeing changes from April 2025. Beyond this, the approach to emissions testing of hybrid vehicles is set to be updated, potentially resulting in revised official CO2 values.

Contract Hire and Leasing Providers of vans and trucks can now enter The Motor Transport Awards, with a new category being introduced for 2025.

BVRLA members will be able to tax electric vehicles in bulk online by the end of June, as confirmed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) last week.

The transition to zero-emission vans is creating considerable challenges for operators, who are struggling with inflexible regulations, high costs, and inaccessible infrastructure. One key barrier is the current weight limit restrictions on zero-emission vans, which make it harder for businesses to switch from diesel models without operational challenges.

National Highways has launched another wave of its campaign ‘Know the zones’ to target all road users, including car and van drivers, as well as heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers.

Several Government consultations are underway, with the BVRLA seeking member input to ensure that responses are fully representative of member views and outline the potential impacts on the sector. Three key consultations relating to decarbonisation are detailed below.

The BVRLA was in Parliament this week (Monday 16 December) to deliver over 100 handwritten Christmas cards to MPs – asking them to keep used EVs a focus for 2025.

‘Challenge’ was the word on everyone’s lips at last week’s Industry Outlook Conference. Featuring industry leaders sharing their insights on the challenges of 2024 and expectations for 2025, the conference included thought-provoking keynotes, dynamic panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions.

A new category is being introduced for the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, with BVRLA members expected to take centre stage. The new award is designed to recognise the valuable role played by the contract hire and leasing sector in ensuring that commercial vehicle operators can access the vans and trucks they need to grow their business.