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This guidance shows the areas of difference and the differing requirements for a 3.5t van compared to a 4.25t e-van.

Changes to category B driving licence rules for 3.5-4.25tn zero emission vans come into force today (10 June). This includes the ability to tow and the removal of five hours training requirements.

The UK’s new car market returned to growth in May, as registrations rose by 1.6%, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the best May performance since 2021, but still -18.3% lower than in pre-pandemic 2019 and only the second month of growth this year.

In the latest episode of The Inside Track podcast, award-winning EV retailer, Richard Norris, unpacking the fast-evolving world of used electric vehicles. From changing buyer attitudes to market challenges and future opportunities, Richard delivers expert insights direct from a retailer that has been at the forefront of the used EV market for almost a decade.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has said it is aware of a V5C issue since the introduction of the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for electric vehicles on 1 April 2025.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced the Advisory Electric Rate (AER) and Advisory Fuel Rate (AFR), effective from 1 June 2025.

In advance of next week's Spending Review, the BVRLA has written to the Chancellor to highlight the urgent need for targeted support for the used battery electric vehicle (BEV) market.

In the latest BVRLA blog, Andy Bland, Head of Business Rental Development, UK and Ireland at Enterprise Mobility explains how businesses must rethink mobility strategies to align with broader objectives.

The BVRLA would like to invite members to attend a destination charging focused Parliamentary Reception this World EV Day, 9 September.

The Department for Transport has announced the elimination of planning applications when installing EV chargepoints. This change, which came into effect on 29 May 2025, simplifies the process for homeowners and businesses.

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood will give a keynote address talking to delegates about the Government's plans for road transport decarbonisation at the BVRLA’s upcoming Fleets in Charge Conference.

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles has confirmed several changes relating to how heavier zero-emission vans are regulated. The changes come into force on 10 June 2025 and bring driving licence rules for heavier zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) in line with their petrol and diesel equivalents. Until then, current rules will continue to apply.