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09.11.2026

UK government may lower 2030 EV sales target as carmakers push for mandate relief — UK may cut EV target

Britain is reviewing its zero-emission vehicle sales rules as carmakers warn that current targets are out of step with demand and supply chain conditions. The proposed change would reduce the 2030 target to about 60% from 80% and could extend regulatory flexibilities until 2034.

Highlights

British government plans to lower its 2030 electric vehicle sales target from 80% to about 60%, reducing pressure on automakers.
Zero-emission vehicle mandate flexibilities will likely be extended until 2034, pending finalisation by Louise Haigh after the upcoming Downing Street meeting.
Battery-electric vehicles represent 26.6% of UK new car sales year to date, falling short of the 33% 2026 target and prompting industry calls for mandate adjustments.

Proposed changes to the ZEV mandate

As reported by Reuters, citing the Guardian, the British government is expected to cut its 2030 electric vehicle sales target by about a quarter, lowering it to around 60% from the current 80% goal.

The mandate, introduced in 2024, requires carmakers to increase the share of zero-emission vehicles in their annual sales, with targets set at 33% of new car sales in 2026, rising to 80% in 2030 and 100% by 2035. Louise Haigh is expected to finalise the plan after a meeting in Downing Street on Wednesday, while the report said the mandate's flexibilities will probably be extended until 2034.

A government spokesperson said the administration remains committed to the zero-emission vehicle mandate and that no decisions have been taken.

Pressure from the auto industry

The review follows options set out by Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government in August to ease pressure on manufacturers as the UK phases out new petrol and diesel cars.

Carmakers say supply chain disruptions and weak consumer demand are making the mandate difficult to meet. Battery-electric vehicles account for 26.6% of new car sales year to date, below the 33% target set for 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

The SMMT said last week that it wants substantive changes to the ZEV mandate, including lower targets that better reflect market demand.

Our earlier coverage of Pakistan’s electric bus joint venture outlined how GUGO Motors and China’s Shengtang Group signed an MoU to pursue technology transfer, local production and potential exports under a Made in Pakistan framework. The report highlighted Islamabad’s push to attract longer-term Chinese industrial partnerships through Special Economic Zones, regulatory streamlining and investment across the wider EV supply chain, including batteries and charging infrastructure.

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