Carmakers in the UK are close to meeting electric vehicle (EV) sales targets for 2025, with EVs making up 21.6% of new car sales. This percentage is just shy of the modified target of 22.06%, which accounts for certain flexibilities. The previous ZEV mandate required yearly increases in EV sales, and automotive leaders argued for its modification due to perceived strictness. Labour's new business secretary announced a softening of requirements, which includes increased flexibilities. This modification is projected to raise carbon emissions, contradicting government claims of negligible environmental impact.
Carmakers are within touching distance of their targets for 2025 before taking into account the government's decision to weaken the targets. This impressive progress should reassure ministers that ambitious targets spur the innovation and dynamism the UK needs.
The government's rollback is expected to result in increased carbon emissions, despite its claims the environmental impact will be negligible.
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