UK Reviews Electric Vehicle Sales Mandate Amid Industry Concerns

The UK government has launched a review of its Electric Vehicle (EV) sales mandate, which requires car manufacturers to sell a certain percentage of zero-emission vehicles each year. The current mandate demands that 22% of new cars and 10% of new vans sold by each manufacturer this year be zero-emission, with fines imposed on those who fail to meet these targets.

However, carmakers have been struggling to meet these quotas, despite heavy discounting. Electric vehicles accounted for 18.7% of the UK car market between January and November, with the industry expected to meet the target only because the EV sales mandate takes into account credits earned from selling hybrid vehicles.

The review, which is open for consultation until February 18, aims to gather views from the industry on how to make the transition to zero-emission vehicles more manageable. The government is considering introducing "flexibilities" to support manufacturers in meeting the targets, such as allowing them to sell fewer zero-emission vehicles if they make up for it in other ways.

The UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which became law on January 3, 2024, sets out the percentage of new zero-emission cars and vans manufacturers must produce each year up to 2030. By 2030, 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain must be zero-emission, increasing to 100% by 2035.

The government has invested over £2 billion in expanding charging infrastructure and incentivizing zero-emission vehicles. The ZEV mandate provides certainty for the industry, supporting the growth of EV sales and the development of charging infrastructure.

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