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A victory for the environment and common sense

Logistics UK’s Ben Fletcher welcomes regulatory alignment of diesel and electric vans

Ben Fletcher
12 May 2026
Ben Fletcher

 

Confirmation that formal changes to the rules governing the operation of goods vehicles have been signed into law marks a significant step forward for the UK’s transition to zero?emission vehicles.  

The new regulations will come into force on the 1 June 2026, bringing regulatory alignment of the operation of 3.5?tonne diesel vans and 4.25?tonne electric vans.

Electric vans have faced disproportionate regulatory burdens up to now, and been subject to different rules to their...

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