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deliver the carbon savings Net Zero demands, however, regulation must encourage consumers to purchase, not just compel manufacturers to produce. “Any mandate must be pragmatic, flexible and reflective of every manufacturer’s long-term commitment.


It must also avoid being so complex and prescriptive that it becomes a straitjacket for the market and UK manufacturing investment.


“The danger is that consumers will lack the incentive to purchase these new vehicles – vehicles that will remain


more expensive than traditional petrol and diesel cars for a number of years to come – in the quantities needed, keeping their older, more polluting vehicles for even longer thereby undermining the carbon savings this regulation seeks to deliver.


“Market transformation is proven to work fastest when mandates are matched with incentives and, for automotive electrification, we also need commensurate and binding targets for infrastructure provision.”


BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: “The ZEV sales mandate is a vital part of the UK being able to reach its Net Zero targets. Its effective


seen for generations, trajectories need careful consideration and must be kept under review as the supply chain starts to stabilise.”


Part of the government’s proposal is that the scheme will be governed through manufacturers being awarded ZEV certificates for compliant vehicle sales, and that there would be some flexibility with this, so for instance more than one certificate could be awarded for a particularly efficient car, or for those used as car club vehicles. Commenting on this element, Keaney added: “The use of ZEV certificates, incentivising certain types of vehicles and different usage, is a crucial part


“The danger is that consumers will lack the incentive to purchase these new vehicles.”


implementation will be the difference between the UK leading the way for decarbonisation or falling behind the rest of Europe. “The consultative approach taken by the Department for Transport has been commendable and the BVRLA is pleased to see many of the association’s key considerations included within the plans. In the face of the worst supply crisis the industry has


of the delivery. Indeed, they will be a critical tool in alleviating the current supply issues and can ensure the flow of vehicles to channels such as rental and car clubs.


“The BVRLA will continue to work with the Department for Transport to ensure those certificates are apportioned in a fair way and give due consideration to the distinct needs of fleets.”


THE


iX ALL­ELECTRIC Mpg (l/100km): Not applicable. CO2


#bornelectric Search: BMW iX


emissions: 0 g/km. Electric energy consumption for the iX model range (combined): 20 to 21 kWh/100Km / 3 – 3.1 miles/kWh. Electric range: 246­382 miles.


These figures were obtained after the battery had been fully charged. The iX is a battery electric vehicle requiring mains electricity for charging. Figures shown are for comparability purposes. Only compare electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post­registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load.


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