EV sales hit record levels after a strong end to the year, but industry warns efforts to meet missed ZEV mandate targets came at 'huge cost'
Government consults on options to allow sale of plug-in hybrid EVs until 2035, and to offer more wriggle room to help manufacturers meet ZEV mandate sales targets
But trade body again warns more support needed to help auto industry meet target set through Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
Government hails 'real opportunities for UK manufacturing in transition to electric vehicles', as it promises 'pragmatic' approach in response to Stellantis decision to close Luton plant
Ministers meet with car industry figures to discuss concerns about health of the UK's electric car market, as Ford announces 800 job cuts in the UK
SMMT, ChargeUK, and Auto Trader launch initiative to raise awareness of the environmental and cost benefits of electric cars
New SMMT data confirms demand for zero emission buses is booming
Industry figures show number of used electric cars sold in the UK during the third quarter rose by more than half year-on-year
Campaigners praised the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate for driving down costs and boosting sales, but SMMT warns 2024 targets are still at risk of being missed
Long term future of the UK's EV shift deemed 'promising' as vast majority of younger drivers favour zero emission vehicles