Motorists could be affected by new DVLA driving licence changes set to hit motorists from early next week.

Major new DVLA driving licence changes are set to be introduced in just two days with updates coming into effect from June 10. As of Tuesday, electric car owners will enjoy the benefit of extra driving licence entitlements, allowing them to get behind the wheel of heavier vehicles.

Motorists within a category B ‘car licence’ will now be allowed to drive electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles up to 4,250kg in maximum Authorised Mass (MAM). This is up from the usual limit of 3,500kg for traditional petrol and diesel combustion vehicles. Electric cars are often a lot heavier than traditional combustion models due to the size of the heavy batteries installed under the bonnet. A

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