ZEV mandate

'Best ever start to the year': EV market expands, but concerns remain over sales targets

Automotive

'Best ever start to the year': EV market expands, but concerns remain over sales targets

Latest sales figures confirm EVs increased their market share during April, but industry insists more support is needed if it is to meet targets set under Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate

clock 07 May 2024 • 4 min read
Has UK EV sales growth really stalled?

Automotive

Has UK EV sales growth really stalled?

BusinessGreen explores why EV sales appeared to slow during 2023 - and how industry and policymakers might respond

clock 08 January 2024 • 10 min read
'We don't think there needs to be a reduction in use': Government maps out how ZEV Mandate can deliver on UK climate goals

Automotive

'We don't think there needs to be a reduction in use': Government maps out how ZEV Mandate can deliver on UK climate goals

In an exclusive interview with BusinessGreen, Transport Minister Anthony Browne argues the ZEV Mandate for manufacturers means there is no longer a need to curb car use

clock 04 January 2024 • 9 min read
'Significant moment': UK's Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate enters into force

Automotive

'Significant moment': UK's Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate enters into force

Car and van manufacturers in the UK must now produce minimum quota of electric, zero emission vehicles, in policy the government has hailed as world leading

clock 03 January 2024 • 5 min read
Parliament gives green light to Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate legislation

Legislation

Parliament gives green light to Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate legislation

Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate set to come into force on 1 January 2024 after securing support in Parliamentary vote last night

clock 05 December 2023 • 5 min read
'It is not too late to save the industry': Why the UK auto sector needs help to seize the EV opportunity

Automotive

'It is not too late to save the industry': Why the UK auto sector needs help to seize the EV opportunity

Institution of Mechanical Engineers roadmap calls for 'targeted strategic interventions' from government to ensure the road transport sector can better navigate the EV transition

clock 28 September 2023 • 7 min read
SMMT calls for consumer tax breaks and incentives to drive EV uptake

Automotive

SMMT calls for consumer tax breaks and incentives to drive EV uptake

Auto industry warns imminent introduction of zero emission vehicle mandate needs to be accompanied by fresh policies to drive demand for EVs

clock 18 September 2023 • 4 min read
Government to put zero emission vehicle mandate to Parliamentary vote

Automotive

Government to put zero emission vehicle mandate to Parliamentary vote

Government confirms key net zero policy will be put to vote in both Houses of Parliament, but the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ruled out a referendum on net zero

clock 17 August 2023 • 4 min read
'It's not just about providing a socket': Industry calls on government to back roadmap for 'world-class' EV infrastructure rollout

Infrastructure

'It's not just about providing a socket': Industry calls on government to back roadmap for 'world-class' EV infrastructure rollout

Trade bodies urge Transport Minister to back delivery of advanced charging network that can help drive EV adoption and keep UK car industry globally competitive

clock 09 August 2023 • 4 min read
Summer sales surge sees one battery electric car registered every 60 seconds

Automotive

Summer sales surge sees one battery electric car registered every 60 seconds

Industry confirms sales of battery electric vehicles soared 88 per cent year-on-year last month to account for 16 per cent of the market

clock 04 August 2023 • 3 min read