Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the public charging infrastructure for battery electric HGVs.

The Government understands that HGV recharging and refuelling infrastructure is key to a successful transition.

The Department is working with industry stakeholders to develop a zero emission HGV infrastructure strategy for publication in early 2024. The strategy will set direction and outline the respective roles and responsibilities of both government and industry to ensure the delivery of the refuelling and recharging infrastructure required to meet the 2035 and 2040 end of sale dates for new non-zero emission HGVs. The strategy development includes an assessment of current and future public charging infrastructure requirements, currently underway.