ZEV Mandate Review Imminent: Government Mulls Softer Sales Targets

ZEV mandate review imminent: government mulls softer sales targets

Review will look to soften EV sales targets from 2027-2035 as industry argues they are not achievable The government is set to launch a review that will consider whether to soften the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets for electric car sales from 2027-2035. To be launched imminently, the review is set to last six weeks. It will look to consult with car makers, wider industry and other stakeholders to reduce the proportion of EV sales th…

UK car industry risks EV chaos as 'not a single manufacturer believes 2030 target is on track'

The UK's automotive trade association has warned that urgent changes need to be made to electric car targets or the industry could fail to meet its zero emission goals.In July, more than 43,000 new electric cars were registered in the UK, capturing an impressive 27.5 per cent of the total market share.Electric vehicles jumped by 44.5 per cent year-on-year, beating out all other powertrains in terms of annual growth.Monthly sales of petrol and di…

UK automaker discounts on EV purchases not sustainable, trade group warns

Despite a double-digit jump in July new-vehicle registrations, the nation’s industry body claims automakers are “hemorrhaging billions” of pounds.

EV mandate debate needs facts, not anti-industry fiction

July’s new car figures show a market moving in the right direction. Registrations are growing, drivers have more choice than ever and electric car and van deliveries are at record levels – up 44.5% and 74.1% last month – with more than 170 car and 40-plus van models now available. This is an industry delivering change, investing in the products that will make zero emission mobility mainstream. But positive figures do not mean this is a market tr…