Written questions

Large Goods Vehicles: Electric Vehicles

2026-06-09 · Department for Transport · 8758 · Official question

Mr Richard Holden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of grid capacity required to support the electrification of the heavy goods vehicle fleet under a Zero Emission Vehicle mandate.

Answer

The availability of grid capacity is an important factor in supporting the electrification of the heavy goods vehicle fleet. The transition to zero emission HGVs is expected to take place over time, allowing both infrastructure and grid capacity to scale ...