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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(20 May 2026)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent analysis her Department has undertaken of prevailing EV market demand and trajectories required under the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate.

Asked by:
Rebecca Smith (Conservative)

Answer

The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate sets ambitious trajectories through headline annual targets. These are supported by a range of flexibilities to help manufacturers comply. These tools are designed to accommodate different product portfolios and compliance strategies. More generous flexibilities were introduced in legislation at the start of this year to help ease industry pressures.

The UK electric vehicle (EV) market is growing fast. According to industry figures, in 2025 the UK had the largest EV market share of any major European economy, with 23.4% of new cars being zero emission. In April 2026, battery EVs represented over a quarter (26.2%) of new car sales in the UK.


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