The Government has launched a consultation on the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, opening a review of the annual electric vehicle sales targets set for manufacturers ahead of the 2030 phase-out of new petrol and diesel cars. The consultation, announced today, runs until 23 October.
Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, charge point operators, dealers, consumers and communities are being asked for their views on the pathway to ending sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and to all new cars and vans being zero emission by 2035. The consultation has been launched jointly by the UK and Devolved Governments.
The review comes as EV demand grows. According to the Department for Transport, July recorded the strongest new car market since 2019, more than one in four new cars sold are now electric, and EV sales were up 45 per cent on July last year. Over two million electric vehicles are now registered on UK roads.
The Government said its Electric Car Grant, which offers up to £3,750 off the cost of a new EV, has helped over 160,000 drivers buy an EV since it launched last July. It said drivers who make the switch can save up to £1,400 a year on running costs.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “The UK EV market is strong – sales are up, British manufacturers and charge point operators are investing billions, alongside our backing of £7.5bn, including our Electric Car Grant that has helped over 160,000 people make the switch.
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