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GOVERNMENT FINALISES DETAILS FOR ZEV MANDATE
he government has released details of its ZEV mandate, setting out annual sales targets for zero- emission vans that manufacturers will be required to hit.
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The much-anticipated measure had previously been released as part of a consultation, but the fi nal targets have now been confi rmed.
The mandate begins next year, when 10% of each manufacturer’s new vans will have to be ZEVs, and will rise to 16% in 2025, 24% in 2026, 34% in 2027, 46% in 2028, 58% in 2029, and 70% in 2030. The targets for 2025 and 2026 are reduced from those proposed in the consultation. ZEV sales of 100% will be required by 2035, when the UK’s ban on all new petrol and diesel van and car sales will come into force.
Compliance with the scheme will not be measured by directly monitoring sales. Instead, manufacturers will receive allowances allowing them to sell a certain number of non-ZEVs annually. These will be tradeable, so manufacturers selling more ZEVs than required will be able to sell allowances to manufacturers that do not meet the targets. Between 2024–26, manufacturers that fall behind will also be allowed
to ‘catch up’ in later years, and less strenuous measures are in place for manufacturers selling fewer than 2,500 vehicles per year. Transport Secretary Mark Harper
said: “The path to zero emission vehicles announced today makes sure the route to get there is proportionate, pragmatic, and realistic for families. “Our mandate provides certainty for manufacturers, benefi ts drivers by providing more options, and helps grow the economy by creating skilled jobs. “We are also making it easier than ever to own an electric vehicle, from reaching record levels of charge points to providing tax relief for EV owners.” Reacting to the announcement, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders chief executive Mike Hawes said: “With less than 100 days to go, manufacturers fi nally have clarity on what they are required to sell next year and up to 2030. The industry is investing billions in decarbonisation and recognises the importance of this mechanism as the single most important measure to deliver net zero. “Delivering the mandate will challenge the industry, despite the fl exibilities now included to support pragmatic, equitable delivery given this diverse sector. “It is worth noting the mandate
RENAULT AND VOLVO JOIN FORCES ON ELECTRIC VANS
develop electric vans. The partnership, which will also be joined by logistics company CMA CGM,
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will build vehicles on a new fully-electric LCV skateboard platform, designed to offer a high level of modularity to support different vehicle body types. The new vehicles are set to be designed around software the partnership
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claims will offer “unprecedented” capability for monitoring delivery activities, enabling logistics companies to reduce operating costs by 30%. The fi rst new vehicles from the partnership are due to arrive in 2026.
Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo
said: “Electrifi cation and digitalisation are paving the way for a revolution in the LCV market. Renault Group intends to lead this transformation while ensuring a robust and effective value creation.”
means the UK still retains the most ambitious transition timeline of any major market but without any private consumer incentives. Furthermore, the lack of a post-2030 regulatory framework creates investment uncertainty.
“Manufacturers offer a vast range of zero-emission vehicles, but demand must also match supply. We need a buoyant market that delivers fl eet renewal at scale, ensures a vibrant used EV market and gives consumers confi dence.
“This means an attractive package
of fi scal and other incentives, mandated infrastructure targets and a consistent message that encourages drivers to switch now.”
BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney
said: “[The recent] announcement by the Prime Minister [delaying the withdrawal of ICE vehicles] created a wave of uncertainty. Businesses planning their decarbonisation journeys need to be sure of their destination and deadline. “This ZEV mandate clarity will wrestle back some of the confi dence that last week’s phase-out delay dented. “The decarbonisation divide is
growing. The company-provided car sector is well on its way and will be fully ZEV ahead of offi cial targets. Others face much harder transitions. “Vehicle rental, the retail market and commercial vehicles have a mountain to climb if they are to adopt zero-emission vehicles in the volumes required. Targeted fi nancial support and incentives will play a vital role.”
WhatVan? October 2023
www.whatvan.co.uk
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