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Industry encouraged to shape UK adoption of EVs

Posted on 14 Jan 2025. Edited by: Colin Granger. Read 623 times.
Industry encouraged to shape UK adoption of EVsOn Christmas Eve, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander launched a consultation to ask views from industry on how to deliver on the manifesto commitment to restore the 2030 phase out date for new purely petrol and diesel cars and make the transition to zero emissions vehicles a success.

She said the 2030 phase out date was broadly supported by industry before the previous UK Government extended the phase out to 2035. “Currently, more than two-thirds of car manufacturers in the UK — including Nissan and Stellantis — have already committed to fully transitioning to electric cars by 2030. Today’s consultation will restore clarity for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry so that they have the confidence to invest in the UK in the long term and drive growth in the UK automotive industry.

“The consultation proposes updates to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, which is the joint responsibility of the UK Government, the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, the Scottish government, and the Welsh government. The Mandate sets out the percentage of new zero-emission cars and vans manufacturers will be required to sell each year up to 2030, and it already features a range of flexibilities to help industry comply in a way that makes sense for them and the wider market, including selling fewer zero-emission vehicles than the headline target if they make up for it in other ways. The consultation explores the design of the flexibilities to ensure they continue to support manufacturers.

“This consultation is focused on how, not if, we reach the 2030 target. It will give the sector the opportunity to consider how the current arrangements and flexibilities are working, which hybrid cars can be sold alongside zero-emission models between 2030 and 2035, and any further support measures to help make the transition a success for industry and consumers.”

Huge advantages

Jonathan Reynolds, Business and Trade Secretary, said: “There is no route to ‘net zero’ without backing British industries and workers. There are huge advantages for British industry, and we must make sure decarbonisation creates jobs and opportunities. We are steadfast in our mission to help our world-leading automotive industry thrive, and this consultation will look at how we can support manufacturers, investors, and the wider industry to reach their targets. This Government is backing the automotive sector with £2 billion to support our domestic manufacturers to transition to zero-emission vehicles and over £300 million to drive consumer uptake.

“With 56 public chargers added on average to the network every day in 2024, 24/7 helplines, and up-to-date chargepoint locations, it has never been easier for drivers to charge their EVs. They can now rely on more than 72,000 public chargers athroughout the UK, alongside £6 billion of private investment by 2030 to roll out our chargepoint network at pace. Furthermore, charging infrastructure will continue to match the rising sales of EVs, with another 100,000 chargers planned by local authorities throughout England under the Government’s Local EV Infrastructure Fund alone.”

Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), said: “The automotive industry welcomes the Government’s review of both the end of sale date for cars powered solely by petrol or diesel, and possible changes to the flexibilities around the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. These are both critical issues for an industry that is facing significant challenges globally as it tries to decarbonise ahead of natural market demand. Aside from the billions invested in new technologies and products, it has cost manufacturers more than £4 billion in discounting in the UK this year alone.”

He concluded: “This is unsustainable; and with the 2025 market looking under even greater pressure, it is imperative we get an urgent resolution, with a clear intent to adapt the regulation to support delivery, backed by bold incentives to stimulate demand. Such action will support not only the industry, but also deliver for the economy, consumer, Government, and the environment.”