The UK aims for 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain to be zero-emission by 2030, reaching 100% by 2035. This transition is pivotal for reducing emissions from the transportation sector and achieving climate targets.
In 2025, the government confirmed that it remains committed to delivering the manifesto commitment to phase out the sale of new ICE cars by 2030 in a sustainable manner, with all new cars and vans being fully zero emission by 2035. It remains committed to delivering the ZEV mandate, in line with existing trajectories, complemented by a range of additional flexibilities to support manufacturer compliance.