Changes to testing and drivers’ hours rules for zero emission goods vehicles between 3,501kg and 4,250kg will come into force from 1 June 2026, introducing a shift to Class 7 MOT testing and aligning many vehicles with standard van regulations in Great Britain. The update also sets out key implications for operators and fleet managers, including revised testing arrangements and updated compliance requirements ahead of implementation. MOT special notice 01-26: zero emission goods vehicles between 3,501kg and 4,250kg becoming class 7 vehicles – GOV.UK