Sales of new light commercial vehicles dip again
Deliveries of new light commercial vehicles fell by 2.1% in September and are down 9.8% year-to-date, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It […]
ZEV Mandate
Electric van and truck grant extended
The electric van and truck grant will be extended for another year from April 2026, the government has announced. The grant was extended until April 2026 this year, with discounts […]
Barriers to adopting electric vehicles decreasing
Businesses believe barriers to adopting electric vehicles are decreasing, according to the latest monthly electric vehicle (EV) barometer from Europcar Mobility Group UK. It considered business sentiment in the first […]
New electric vehicle grant announced by government
The government has announced it has reintroduced a new electric vehicle grant to boost electric vehicle sales in the UK. Backed by a £650m funding package, the new scheme could […]
UK fleets missing ZEV Mandate targets – Alphabet
New research has found that fleets are falling well short of electric vehicle targets set by the ZEV Mandate. According to a survey from Alphabet, 30% of fleet managers questioned […]
ZEV Mandate revisions don’t go far enough
A third of dealers do not believe the ZEV Mandate revisions go far enough, according to a new survey by Startline Motor Finance. Its latest Used Car Tracker found that […]
Large van fleets woefully short of ZEV Mandate targets
Large van fleets will fall woefully short of ZEV Mandate targets without urgent government support. Bedeo, a UK-based pioneer in large van electrification and retrofit technology, has written an open […]
ZEV Mandate targets leaving vans behind
The government has been told it may need to revise ZEV Mandate targets for vans as early as next year. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders found […]
ZEV Mandate reforms a ‘significant first step’ – SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT) has described the government’s decision relax ZEV Mandate stipulations as a ‘significant first step.’ It has welcomed the announcement to extend the […]
Thatcham Research calls for HV battery standards and skills
Thatcham Research has called for the introduction of battery standards and skills development to support the industry’s transition to electrification. It highlighted both issues when engaging with the government during […]
IMI warns ZEV Mandate reforms could soften skills focus
The IMI has warned that the government’s reforms to the ZEV Mandate could slow training of critical EV repair skills. It has said that the government’s recent announcement provides clarity […]
ZEV Mandate reforms welcomed by industry
The industry has largely responded positively to the government’s announcement that ZEV Mandate rules would be relaxed. It has announced greater flexibility around EV sales targets, while stating that hybrids […]
