The Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate has been announced today (28 September 2023) and provides the steps needed for car makers to meet the requirement for all cars to be zero emission by 2035.
Earlier this week the Government pushed back the requirement on the banning of petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.
Today’s announcement confirms that car makers will have to meet a ratcheted set of targets on zero emission vehicles, which suggests that decarbonisation plans for fleets will continue on the same trajectory.
By 2030 80% of all car maker sales must be zero emission; and 70% of all commercial vehicles sold must be zero emission. By 2035 100% of all vehicles must be zero emission. The 2035 end of sale date puts theUKin line with other major global economies, including France, Germany, Sweden and Canada.
Managing Director of CBVC Vehicle Management, Mike Manners, said:
“This announcement really helps provide some much needed confidence to fleets that they really are on the right track. Whether it is electric cars for fleet drivers or electric cars for salary sacrifice takers, decarbonisation remains the road ahead.”
The Government said that the move provides certainty for manufacturers and will help families make the switch to electric by providing more time for the second-handEVmarket to grow and charging to roll out more widely across the country.
The plans provide investors with confidence to invest in charging infrastructure – with 43% more public chargepoints this year than last, putting the country well on track for the government’s target of 300,000 chargepoints by 2030.
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, added:
“The path to zero emission vehicles announced today makes sure the route to get there is proportionate, pragmatic and realistic for families.”
