ZEV mandate

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

Cities could play key role in driving electric van adoption, according to new analysis from Transport & Environment

Auto industry hits Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate target for the first time, as demand for electric vehicles increases sharply

However, upfront costs, availability of charging points and anxiety about battery range are holding back widespread adoption of EVs, Onward report finds

The UK has a major opportunity to use an existing policy tool to reverse the worrying trend towards the supersizing of vehicles, writes Nodum's Ben Macdonald