UK government plays down reports of plan to bring EV sales target review forward

Though minister had said ZEV mandate review would be completed quickly as we can', government confirms it won't be published until 2027

The government has played down reports that it is planning to bring forward the publication of a review of electric vehicle sales targets from 2027 to next year amid concerns from the car industry.

The government had said in April it would weaken its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate - which was brought in to force carmakers to sell more electric cars every year or face the prospect of steep fines - after lobbying from the car industry, and planned to review the targets.