UK Electric Truck Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Vehicle Type, Propulsion, Range, Application, and Region, 2025-2033

UK Electric Truck Market Overview:

The UK electric truck market size reached USD 28.13 Million in 2024. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach USD 271.16 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 25.43% during 2025-2033. The market is propelled by stringent decarbonization policies, corporate emission targets, and generous government incentives that make electric trucks increasingly viable for logistics and delivery operations. Expanding high-capacity charging infrastructure at depots, ports, and urban centers supports reliable fleet deployment and range confidence. Simultaneously, domestic innovation in batteries, smart charging, and vehicle design is further augmenting the UK electric truck market share.

UK Electric Truck Market Trends:

Decarbonization Policies and Fleet Electrification

The UK’s legally binding net-zero targets and strict emission standards are reshaping the commercial vehicle landscape, driving a fundamental shift from diesel to electric trucks. Government programs such as plug-in grants, zero-emission freight trials, and local clean-air zone incentives reduce the cost of adopting battery-powered heavy and medium-duty vehicles. Logistics companies are re-evaluating fleet strategies to comply with London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and similar measures expanding across other cities. At the same time, major freight operators and retailers are setting their own carbon-neutrality timelines, encouraging suppliers to invest in low-emission transport options. This regulatory environment also spurs domestic innovation in battery systems, charging solutions, and vehicle integration. A parallel build-out of public and private charging infrastructure underpins the feasibility of electric trucks for long-haul and regional distribution. The UK is developing high-capacity depot chargers, on-route charging stations at logistics parks, and grid connections that support megawatt-level loads. National climate targets drive demand and investment in electric trucks. Analysis highlights that 65-75% of UK rigid trucks could be zero emission with depot charging, supporting commercial feasibility ahead of infrastructure rollouts. Policy-led fleet transformation combined with corporate sustainability commitments is a defining factor of UK electric truck market growth, anchoring the sector in a long-term decarbonization pathway.

Innovation and Local Manufacturing Opportunities

The UK’s advanced automotive supply chain, research universities, and technology start-ups give it an edge in electric truck innovation. Domestic engineering expertise in power electronics, lightweight materials, and digital fleet management systems supports the emergence of purpose-built vehicles optimized for British road conditions and payload profiles. New assembly lines for electric vans and trucks in regions such as the Midlands and North East create high-value manufacturing jobs and shorten delivery times for local buyers. Partnerships between global OEMs and UK component suppliers stimulate knowledge transfer and strengthen the country’s export potential in zero-emission trucks and related technologies. Energy companies, vehicle manufacturers, and fleet operators are collaborating to design smart charging systems that reduce peak-demand costs and integrate renewable power sources. These developments make it possible for electric trucks to operate on predictable schedules while minimizing downtime.  Electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) could cut the UK's transport CO2 emissions by 20 Mt CO2e, equivalent to powering 2 Million homes for a year. Despite only 1% of new HGVs being zero-emission, government incentives like the £25,000 Plug-in Truck Grant and £200 Million ZEHID programme are supporting the gradual transition to electric trucks. Together these trends are building a self-reinforcing ecosystem where innovation, production, and adoption progress in tandem, helping businesses meet sustainability and efficiency goals.
 

UK Electric Truck Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on vehicle type, propulsion, range, and application.

Vehicle Type Insights:

• Light-duty Truck
• Medium-duty Truck
• Heavy-duty Truck
  
  

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the vehicle type. This includes light-duty truck, medium-duty truck, and heavy-duty truck.

Propulsion Insights:

• Battery Electric Truck
• Hybrid Electric Truck
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Truck
• Fuel Cell Electric Truck
  
  

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the propulsion. This includes battery electric truck, hybrid electric truck, plug-in hybrid electric truck, and fuel cell electric truck.

Range Insights:

• 0-150 Miles
• 151-300 Miles
• Above 300 Miles
  
  

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the range. This includes 0-150 miles, 151-300 miles, and above 300 miles.

Application Insights:

• Logistics
• Municipal
• Construction
• Mining
• Others
  
  

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes logistics, municipal, construction, mining, and others.

Regional Insights:

• London
• South East
• North West
• East of England
• South West
• Scotland
• West Midlands
• Yorkshire and The Humber
• East Midlands
• Others
  
  

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all major regional markets. This includes London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

UK Electric Truck Market News:

·         In March 2024, DFDS placed an order for 100 Volvo electric trucks, expanding its fleet to 225 and reinforcing its position as Europe’s largest operator of electric heavy goods vehicles. The new trucks will be deployed across various European markets, including the UK, as part of DFDS's goal to electrify 25% of its fleet by 2030.

UK Electric Truck Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the UK electric truck market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the UK electric truck market on the basis of vehicle type?
• What is the breakup of the UK electric truck market on the basis of propulsion?
• What is the breakup of the UK electric truck market on the basis of range?
• What is the breakup of the UK electric truck market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the UK electric truck market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the UK electric truck market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the UK electric truck market?
• What is the structure of the UK electric truck market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the UK electric truck market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the UK electric truck market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the UK electric truck market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the UK electric truck industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.