Open consultation

New HGV CO2 emissions regulatory framework for the UK

From:
Department for Transport and Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
Published
6 January 2026

Summary

We're seeking views on the most appropriate future regulatory framework to support the transition to zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

This consultation considers regulatory options to:

  • reduce emissions from new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
  • support phasing out the sale of new non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) weighing up to and including 26 tonnes by 2035
  • phase out the sale of all new non-zero emission HGVs by 2040

The consultation seeks stakeholder views on the regulatory options and broad regulatory design of a future framework to reduce HGV emissions as well as some more detailed technical issues:  

  • Part A provides a background on the current HGV market in the UK
  • Part B considers potential regulatory options
  • Part C considers scope and eligibility criteria for ‘zero emission’
  • Part D seeks views options on the categorisation of vehicles, flexibilities, and penalties
  • Part E seeks input on CO2 emissions reduction trajectories for a future regulatory framework

Submit responses by 17 March 2026.

Documents

New HGV CO2 emissions regulatory framework for the UK

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Ways to respond

Email to:

hgvconsultation@dft.gov.uk

Write to:

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
Department for Transport
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London, SW1P 4DR

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Published 6 January 2026

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