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zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate
Coverage of zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate in the Nexus archive.
- Analysis: UK sales of electric vehicles just overtook petrol cars for the first time
UK sales of electric vehicles (EVs) surpassed petrol cars for the first time in a 12-month period, with 516,490 EVs sold compared to 504,010 petrol cars as of May 2026. The shift occurs amid debate over the UK’s zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which the industry argues is too stringent despite EV demand growth.