ZEV mandate

From revamped net zero strategies to potentially historic electricity market reforms, the UK green economy is embarking on a hugely significant 12 months

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'

New petrol cars bought in 2024 could cost owners an extra £500 a year to run compared to equivalent EVs, think tank claims

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

Trade associations ChargeUK, the REA, UKSIF, and BEAMA issue joint statement urging government to stick with ZEV Mandate targets, despite opposition from parts of the auto industry

The policy is designed to create winners and losers by explicitly rewarding first-mover advantage to EVs, writes Andy Hackett from the Centre for Net Zero

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

Warning follows reports that elements of the flagship Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate could be weakened following pressure from carmakers

Second-hand low emission vehicles, including Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, and Audi e-tron, could save drivers thousands of pounds compared to petrol models, according to new study

New Automotive declares market is now 'comfortably above' the level required to comply with Zero Emission Vehicle mandate