Jun 15 2025

UK electric vehicle registrations rose by 34.6% in H1 2025, totaling amid nearly half a million units, but still short of the 28% ZEV target. EVs comprised 21.6% of total car sales, just below the effective mandate once flexibilities are applied.
In response to automaker pressure, the Labour government relaxed ZEV requirements, allowing credits borrowing and weight for hybrids. Critics warn this may undermine climate goals, while carmakers lagging behind new model launches welcome the softer targets.