Boost for zero emission HGVs as sales increase four-fold in latest quarter
Mon 17 November 2025
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Sales of new zero emission HGVs reached a record 225 units in the third quarter of this year, also achieving a new record 2.4% market share. The figures mean that the UK is Europe's second largest market for zero emission HGVs by volume.
According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the quarterly demand increase has driven year-to-date zero emission truck volumes to 408 units, up 145.8% compared with the same period in 2024.
The growth in ZEV sales in the third quarter took place against the backdrop of a weaker market; 14.5% down on the same period in 2024. The Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme has helped support this demand.
The SMMT says that this success has been driven by impressive product rollout with more than two dozen models now available covering a wide range of operator needs. It adds that the zero emission HGV market has the potential to grow faster with the right support.
Mike Hawes, SMMT's Chief Executive said: "Industry continues to invest significantly in zero emission rollout, and rising operator uptake is positive – but more substantial volume growth depends on infrastructure rollout. Fast-tracking depot grid connections, in particular, is critical to help operators plan and invest – and for manufacturers to continue delivering the green growth Britain needs."
The SMMT says that access to ZEV charging and refuelling infrastructure, in particular, is a key challenge for depot-based operators, noting that there can be long waits for grid connections.
Image: Courtesy Mercedes
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