Edie | The UK Government is providing fresh discounts of up to £120,000 for fleet operators to switch to electric trucks, as part of a new £18 million funding pot.
Fleet operators can access discounts for upfront electric truck purchases via an £18 million fund that increases the Plug-in Truck Grant until March 2026.
The Grant works similarly to the Electric Car Grant, which has saved over 45,000 drivers up to £3,750 when making the switch. For trucks, operators can now access savings of up to £120,000 for purchases. The funding forms part of a £318 million investment plan into green freight.
The government confirmed in August 2025 that grants supporting sole traders and fleet managers to purchase electric vans and trucks would be extended until at least 2027.
The plug-in van and truck grant, which reduces the upfront cost of electric commercial vehicles, currently provides discounts of up to £2,500 for small vans, £5,000 for large vans, £16,000 for small trucks, and £25,000 for large trucks.
Alongside the extension of vehicle grants, the government has committed £30 million for depot-based chargepoint installations, aiming to add more than 3,000 chargers across the UK.
