SMMT calls for immediate review of UK ZEV Mandate
Key takeaways
- It says the review is required to align regulation with market reality.
- The SMMT has also warned that urgent action is needed for a sector under pressure from mounting costs, global protectionism and rising risk of disinvestment.
- SMMT's latest State of the Automotive Nation report sets out a 'blueprint' for the next Prime Minister (Andy Burnham, who will take over from Kier Starmer within the next few weeks).
SMMT calls for immediate review of UK ZEV Mandate Photo credit: Jaecoo UK/ Kevin Racaza. · Just Auto David Leggett Tue, June 30, 2026 at 11:16 PM GMT+7 5 min read The UK auto's industry's trade body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), is calling for an immediate review of the UK Government's ZEV Mandate. It says the review is required to align regulation with market reality.
The SMMT has also warned that urgent action is needed for a sector under pressure from mounting costs, global protectionism and rising risk of disinvestment.
Speaking at the SMMT International Automotive Summit in London, Chief Executive Mike Hawes said urgent decisions are needed to make the transition to zero emission vehicles achievable, keep EU-UK trade open and make the UK more competitive as a place to invest, build, sell, export and grow.