ZEV mandate consultation launched: review could soften electric car sales targets

Review will look at softening EV sales targets from 2027-2035 as industry argues they aren’t achievable The UK government has launched a review that will consider whether to soften the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets for electric car sales from 2027 to 2035. It will look to consult with car makers, the wider industry and other stakeholders to reduce the proportion of EV sales that brands need to make between 2027 and 2035, at which point all new vehicles must be zero-emissions under the current plan.  The government said it aims to ensure the EV sales mix targets outlined in the ZEV mandate “remain pro-business and grounded in the real world”. Launching the long-promised…

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