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road to zero
by BVRLA
ZEV Mandate Maps UK’s Road to Zero
One of the Government’s key tools in achieving the 2030 phase-out targets, the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Sales Mandate gathered significant momentum in April, where the initial terms and timings were set out.
First coming into effect in 2024, the ZEV Mandate should help to ensure that the right vehicles are supplied to the UK market by setting out what portion of sales must be for zero emission vehicles year by year. The mandate determines the respective trajectories for cars and vans, acknowledging that they are not currently at the same point of the journey to Net Zero. These trajectories make it clear to those buying vehicles what points they need to be at each year, while also enabling manufacturers to plan their production schedules to ensure adequate supply of vehicles to the UK.
The association’s three key recommendations for the mandate
A more realistic van phase out trajectory that doesn’t rely on significant hybrid van volumes Enhanced credits for car club and car rental vehicles (shared mobility) and vehicles adapted for disabled drivers
1 2 3 A regular market evaluation to check that all fleet sectors are getting an adequate supply of the right BEVs
The ZEV mandate is a vital part of the UK being able to reach its Net Zero targets, and its effective implementation will be the difference between the UK leading the way for decarbonisation or falling behind the rest of Europe. The BVRLA remains in close contact with the Department for Transport to ensure that member views are heard at every stage, and that all sectors are treated fairly.
Getting Local Authorities to ‘Think Fleet’
Earlier this year, the BVRLA launched a new initiative to help local authorities as they try to meet the diverse charging needs of electric fleets. With the roll-out of charging infrastructure increasingly being devolved to local government, the association’s new ‘Fleet Charging Guide’ highlights some key fleet use cases and how they can best be supported on their zero-emission journey.
Compiling the findings of extensive research conducted with a variety of fleet operators, including those with car clubs and rental divisions, the Guide provides detailed case studies, advice and tangible solutions that can be applied at a local level across the UK.
The Fleet Charging Guide contains 12 distinct recommendations, all designed to arm local authorities with the background knowledge they need to develop informed strategies. u
Our short video outlines what the ZEV mandate means for you:
Proposed targets and deadlines for Zero Emission Vehicle sales
The full guide can be read on the BVRLA website.
Up to now, infrastructure decisions have been developed with individual drivers and private use cases in mind. This needs to change so we are providing local authorities with the tools they need to succeed. By having fleets involved in the planning, roll out and maintenance of charging networks, local authorities can ensure they are catering to the broadest number of road users with solutions that will stand the test of time.
BVRLA Chief Executive, Gerry Keaney