Early Turnover Scheme for Light Commercial Vehicles
 

The Early Turnover Scheme (ETS) for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) was discontinued after 31 March 2025 (i.e. the last day to deregister an eligible LCV was 31 March 2025 and its replacement vehicle was required to be registered by 30 April 2025). LCVs include Light Goods Vehicles, Goods-Cum-Passenger Vehicles, and small buses, with maximum laden weight not exceeding 3,500kg.

The Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme (CVES) for LCVs will continue to be in effect from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. You can click here to find out more about CVES. 

 

Early Turnover Scheme for Heavy Commercial Vehicles 

 

The ETS for Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs) was discontinued after 31 December 2025 (i.e. the last day to deregister an eligible HCV was 31 December 2025 and its replacement vehicle was required to be registered by 30 January 2026). HCVs include Heavy Goods Vehicles, Very Heavy Goods Vehicles, Goods-Cum-Passenger Vehicles and buses, with maximum laden weight exceeding 3,500kg.

From 1 January 2026, the Heavy Vehicle Zero Emissions Scheme (HVZES) has replaced the ETS for HCVs. You can click here to find out more about HVZES.