Hauliers and fleet operators are today (6 January 2026) able to access discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks.

The announcement comes as the government confirms an additional £18 million of funding, increasing its Plug-in Truck Grant until March 2026.

According to the Department for Transport (DfT), it’s part of wider £318 million plan for green freight that aims to back “British businesses by slashing upfront costs on new lorries and helping businesses to access the lower running costs.”

New grant levels: 

• Smaller trucks (4.25t to 12t) could save up to £20,000  
• Mid-sized trucks (12t to 18t) up to £60,000 
• Larger trucks (18t to 26t) up to £80,000 
• The largest lorries (26t and over) up to £120,000

Commenting on the announcement, Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation, Keir Mather, said: “Our proposals will provide the certainty the industry has been calling for so that Britain becomes the best place for green investment.”

See the list of electric and hybrid vehicles eligible for a plug-in grant for more information.