The UK has an opportunity to set itself centre stage in the global race for electric vehicles (EVs), but any delays to government legislation threaten the UK’s ability to rapidly transition to EVs.

The government’s Net zero review, commissioned by the government, highlights the swift delivery of a zero emission vehicle mandate (ZEV mandate) by 2024 as one of its headline recommendations for reducing emissions.

This briefing argues that to capitalise on the benefits of the net zero transition, the government must ensure it introduces relevant legislation with adequate time for a January 2024 introduction of the ZEV mandate.