Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 102514
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 7 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the implications of electric vehicle uptake for long-term road maintenance costs.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Government recognises that heavier vehicles can accelerate road surface wear. While we have not undertaken a specific assessment of this effect, we are actively considering the implications of introducing zero-emission heavy goods vehicles, including ...
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