Large Goods Vehicles: Excise Duties
2026-06-22 · Department for Transport · 12455 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many heavy goods vehicles are expected to qualify for the temporary Vehicle Excise Duty exemption.
Answer
In May, the government announced a 12‑month Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) holiday for the majority of heavy good vehicles (HGVs). A nominal £1 annual rate will apply between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. This VED holiday will apply to vehicles licensed in the...