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Annual levels of zero-emission car sales leading up to the UK’s total new ICE ban have been proposed by the government. Sean Keywood reports.


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lans for mandatory minimum levels of zero-emission car sales each year between 2024 and 2035 have been announced


by the UK Government.


The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on its Zero- Emission Vehicle Mandate policy. As previously announced, the government plans to outlaw new pure petrol and diesel car sales by 2030, with some hybrid car sales continuing until 2035.


Under the new proposal, a certain proportion of zero-emission new car sales for manufacturers to meet would be legally mandated from two years’ time, and this would increase annually. In its consultation document, the Department for Transport states these should be at least as ambitious as targets set out in its Transport Decarbonisation Plan and Net Zero Strategy, starting at


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22% in 2024 and increasing in each year subsequently, including reaching 52% in 2028, and 80% in 2030.


It says yearly targets would provide certainty to the sector, including vehicle manufacturers, energy providers, and charge point operators. However, it says the right would be reserved to change the targets based on market conditions, providing that reasonable notice was given and industry consultation carried out.


Separate targets for vans have also been proposed.


Reacting to the proposals, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes said: “The automotive sector continues to invest billions in a wide and growing range of zero emission vehicles, vehicles which are already becoming commonplace on Britain’s roads. To accelerate the pace of take up and


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emissions: 0 g/km. Electric energy consumption for the i4 model range (combined): 22.5 to 16.1 kWh/100Km / 2.8 – 3.9 miles/kWh.


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