The fully electric vehicle (BEV) market now holds a record 19.6% share, up 3% from 2023. This progress highlights the nation’s shift towards electrification, but private demand remains reliant on access to affordable, reliable charging infrastructure.
The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is key to the UK’s transition to sustainable transport, fostering the confidence needed for infrastructure investment and consumer adoption. It offers a unique opportunity for the UK to lead in electrifying the new car market—a move that is undeniably beneficial, despite the challenges ahead.
China is making colossal strides toward an electrified transport future. Failing to keep pace not only harms our air quality but also risks the UK’s competitiveness in the global automotive market—ultimately hurting domestic manufacturers and jobs as the transition happens anyway.
With the Government’s self-identified reliance on growth to tackle economic challenges, this is not a moment to waver. Staying committed to the EV transition is a rare industrial policy opportunity to bolster both the UK’s environmental and economic future.
Make sure your thoughts on the future of EVs are heard with the ZEV consultation below:
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