A special concession was created by the Department of Transport for electric light commercial vehicles in 2019 to recognize the extra weight added by batteries. However, fleets are finding that a range of other restrictions still apply. Because the van is classified as an HGV, it needs an MOT test after 12 months and is also speed restricted, while tachograph regulations come into effect if the vehicle travels more than 100kms from base.Source
New driver surge leads to boom in demand for cheap used cars
Demand for used cars priced at less than £5,000 is rocketing, as a record number of new drivers seek to buy their first car. A total of 953,010 practical driving tests were...
