UK government reviews Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate as carmakers push for softer sales targets

The UK government has opened a review of the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, which sets binding electric vehicle sales targets for manufacturers. Carmakers are lobbying for relaxed targets, while EVA England counters that the focus should shift to addressing high charging costs and consumer barriers rather than weakening the mandate.

Why it matters: Any softening of ZEV targets could slow fleet electrification and reduce near term demand for public charging infrastructure. Conversely, if government tackles charging costs and access barriers as EVA England suggests, CPOs may see stronger policy support for network expansion and pricing reform.