Demand for new trucks grows for second year running

SMMT calls for national plan for public and depot infrastructure needed urgently to boost operator confidence in electric and hydrogen trucks.

Demand for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew for the second year running with UK registrations up 13.5% in 2023, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Some 46,227 new trucks of all types, sizes and technologies were put on the road last year,

A growing choice of models means operators are investing in new zero-emission trucks, with electric and hydrogen registrations up more than threefold in 2023 – by 265.6% to 234 units....