Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Training
From 10th June 2025, a transformative change in UK legislation means drivers holding a standard Category B licence can now operate electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles with a Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) of up to 4,250kg – an increase from the previous 3,500kg limit for petrol and diesel vans.
This new allowance supports operators adopting Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) – vehicles that either have no internal combustion engine or produce zero grams of CO₂ emissions per kilometre. It’s a legislative shift aimed at accelerating the transition to cleaner, greener transport solutions.
NRI provides access to training materials that enable van operators and training providers to deliver targeted ZEV driver training, tailored to the specific operational needs and responsibilities of zero-emission fleets.
Whether you’re preparing to upskill your team or roll out a new fleet, we can connect you with NRI Centres offering ZEV driver training – giving you peace of mind that your training is both compliant and future-ready.
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Training Material (for NRI Registered Instructors)
To make it easy to deliver the training, NRI has developed training materials for Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) training. These training materials include an Instructor PowerPoint and follows the syllabus published by the Department for Transport (DfT).
This is currently available at £35 +VAT for NRI Registered Instructors.
The Training Syllabus
The syllabus outlines what should be included in the training and what the expected learning outcomes will be. The training must include vehicle handling techniques when driving a loaded Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV).
The syllabus is flexible, employers, in discussion with their own in-house Instructors or Instructors employed by training providers should agree a training programme that relates to their specific ZEV fleet and the duties of their drivers.
FIND A ZEV TRAINING PROVIDER
Search for a ZEV training provider near you that is NRI registered.
ABOUT THE REGISTER
The National Register of Instructors (NRI) is the only Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) endorsed Instructor register developed by the industry for the industry. There are currently 560 Instructors and Assessors on the National Register.
The not-for-profit Register is operated by RTITB and supported by Logistics UK and the Road Haulage Association (RHA). All of whom sit on the governance committee and oversee the standards and future development of the Register. The NRI also issues AFV training certification to drivers, as well as supporting those delivering training and/or assessment to Category B+E licence holders.
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