Currently reading: Government to announce consultation on revising ZEV mandate

Talks with car makers last week opened possibility of changes, with Nissan calling the law "outdated"

The UK government will today announce a consultation on the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate after backlash from car makers, according to reports.

The law states that car makers must achieve an EV sales mix of 22% in 2024 (rising incrementally each year to 80% by 2030) or face heavy fines for every non-electric car sold over the threshold.

However, EV sales are forecasted to achieve only an 18.5%

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