The government is reviewing its electric car sale quotas – one of its flagship green policies.
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The government is reviewing its electric car sale quotas – one of its flagship green policies.
With 2025 having the lowest vehicle production in the UK since 1952, ministers are now looking at how to change the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, the government confirmed.
If it decides to lower the quotas, it would represent a U-turn on one of the government’s – and specifically Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband’s – flagship green policies.
After coming to power in 2024, the Labour government introduced the mandate, which requires carmakers to meet annual quotas of zero-emission car and van sales, with the aim of banning new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030.
The percentage is to increase each year to get to a 100% target by 2035, with strict fines for non-compliance. The 2026 target is 33%, while it was 28% in 2025 and 22% in 2024.
A government spokesperson told Sky News: “We recognise manufacturers are facing challenges, but we’ve shown we are adaptable before, and are beginning conversations to inform the planned review of the ZEV mandate, to be published by early 2027.”
They added: “It has never been easier or cheaper to own an EV, especially against the backdrop of high and fluctuating prices at the pumps.
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“Our electric car grant is boosting sales for manufacturers and industry is on track to meet its 2025 targets.”
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Image: The ZEV mandate is one of Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband’s key green policies. Pic: Reuters 
