IMechE responds to Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate changes

Institution response to UK government changes to the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate.

On this week's announcement by the Prime Minister on changes to the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate, IMechE Head of Policy, Matt Rooney, said:

“The UK automotive sector has faced significant headwinds in recent years.  This announcement by the Prime Minister gives manufacturers some additional breathing space at a particularly challenging time for the industry, especially given that the customer demand is still not there in sufficient quantity for manufacturers to satisfy the ZEV Mandate targets.

Road transport decarbonisation should remain a priority for the government. These changes will smooth the transition to zero emissions vehicles, while allowing customers to purchase and drive cars that are still better for the environment than what they might currently be driving.

We encourage the government to continue to push the delivery of a nationwide charging network that will give consumers confidence when purchasing a fully electric vehicle.”