HGV levy restarts 1 August 2023

What’s happening?

HGV levy restarts 1 August 2023.

You need to pay the HGV levy to drive an HGV over 12,000kg on a motorway or ‘A’ road in the UK.  You must pay the levy before you drive in the UK.

How much do I need to pay?

The way the levy is calculated is changing.  From 1 August 223, the amount you need to pay depends on the:

• weight of the vehicle, including the weight of your trailer if you have a rigid vehicle that pulls a trailer
• vehicle’s Euro emission class
• amount of time spent in the UK

Previously, the levy paid varied according to weight, number of axles and Euro standard.

You can pay a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly rate depending on how long the journey will last. A day runs from 12:00am (midnight) to 11:59pm that same day.  You can find the HGV levy rates from 1 August 2023 here.

Non-UK heavy goods vehicles

Non-UK heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) can use the service here now to pay the levy for trips they will make on or after 1 August 2023.

HGVs registered in the UK

For vehicles registered in the UK, the levy must be paid either every year (annually) or every 6 months. You will need to pay the levy alongside the vehicle excise duty (VED).

If you would like any advice please contact our regulatory team here.