The government is considering whether to roll back the system of EV sales targets for carmakers – known as the ZEV mandate – the biggest single policy mechanism it has for delivering against near term climate targets.

As government consults on possible changes, this Green Alliance webinar unpacked how we got here, and what is at stake for drivers, the car industry and climate.

This webinar spotlighted the narratives building around the mandate as the government comes under mounting pressure to weaken it, despite the impact this will have on motoring costs.

Our expert panel explored what’s really driving the difficulties some UK car manufacturers are facing and whether weakening the mandate is the right answer, followed by an audience Q&A.

Speakers

• Chair: Roz Bulleid, research and policy director, Green Alliance
• Ben Nelmes, chief executive, New AutoMotive
• James Court, public policy director, Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Bob Hancké, managing director, Political Economic Analysis, Consulting & Strategies (PEACS)