Non-emitting vehicles with a weight of 4250 kilograms can now be driven by individuals holding a Category B driving license. However, there's a condition—the vehicles must have zero emissions to qualify.
In a significant development, drivers with a Category B driving licence can now operate heavier zero-emission vehicles, including some electric motorhomes, thanks to an update in driving licence laws. The changes, which took effect on 10th June 2023, allow Category B licence holders to drive zero-emission vehicles with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of up to 4,250 kg, an increase from the previous limit of 3,500 kg for petrol and diesel vehicles.
This new entitlement applies only to zero-emission vehicles designed for up to 8 passengers, including cars, SUVs, vans, and small trucks. Vehicles fitted with specialist equipment for disabled passengers can have a MAM of up to 5,000 kg under this rule, provided the extra weight (up to 750 kg) is due to that equipment.
Regarding towing, Category B licence holders can tow trailers as long as the combined MAM of vehicle and trailer does not exceed 7,000 kg, with the trailer itself not exceeding 3,500 kg. Importantly, these changes do not require any new endorsements or alterations to the photocard driving licence.
However, it's worth noting that the current market offerings for electric campervans (motorhomes) weighing over 3,500 kg are limited. The latest campervan models, such as the SUNLIGHT CLIFF 600 Adventure XX (2025 model), weigh just under the traditional 3,500 kg threshold at 3,499 kg, but this one runs on diesel, not electric. There are no widely available electric campervans exceeding 3,500 kg MAM in the current market.
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- The recent government update allows Category B license holders to operate heavier zero-emission vehicles like electric RVs, provided the MAM is under 4,250 kg.
- These changes have also expanded the MAM limit for vehicles fitted with disabled passenger equipment, up to 5,000 kg, as long as the additional weight is due to the equipment.
- For Category B license holders, towing limitations remain the same, with a combined MAM of vehicle and trailer not exceeding 7,000 kg, and the trailer itself not going beyond 3,500 kg.
- Despite the evolution in driving license laws, the availability of electric campervans (campervans) weighing over 3,500 kg is sparse in the current market.
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