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Two upcoming BVRLA conferences will provide members with the expert insights, regulatory updates and market intelligence needed to plan effectively for 2026 and beyond.

Sarah Edwards MP has joined a nationwide call for more electric vehicle charging at UK tourist destinations, lending her support to the Bon VoyCharge campaign during a visit to Tamworth Castle last week.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed five more models that are eligible for the Electric Car Grant, with all qualifying for the band 2 discount of £1,500.

On 4 September, members, industry partners and stakeholders will gather in Edinburgh for a Destination Charging Reception as part of the ongoing Bon VoyCharge campaign.

The Government has confirmed that the Plug-in Van and Truck Grants will be extended until at least April 2027, providing certainty for fleets and businesses investing in electric vehicles.

Members have the chance to join the Bon VoyCharge campaign this summer, supporting the BVRLA’s push to see further development of the UK’s destination charging network.

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has provided the BVRLA with additional context around how the Electric Car Grant (ECG) can be accessed, and what could cause orders to become fraudulent.

A successful battery electric vehicle (BEV) transition cannot succeed without a thriving, stable second-hand market and right now, that market is under serious pressure.

Last week the Government published the details of its £30m commitment to Depot and Fleet Charging Grants. At its core, this is a positive step forward and seeks to address some of the issues the BVRLA has flagged to Government regarding charging infrastructure installation at depots, including rental branches.

The Chancellor has provided clarity on how Benefit in Kind rates will be applied to Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), in the face of uncertainty over how vehicle emissions testing will be conducted. Forming part of ‘L-Day’ (Legislation Day), changes were also announced relating to Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS).

The Government has introduced a new Electric Car Grant (ECG) which commits £650m to the new market, offering discounts of up to £3,750 off the cost of a new electric vehicle with an initial list price under £37,000.

The BVRLA has kicked off a summer campaign to shine a spotlight on destination charging. Bon VoyCharge has been launched to showcase best practice across the UK and where the industry and policymakers can collaborate on further development. Marking the first formal milestone of the campaign, the Minister for the Future of Roads, Lilian Greenwood MP joined industry professionals for a roundtable at Alton Towers (17 July).