Zero emission vehicle mandate review

This consultation seeks views on the operation of the Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) Order, known as the ZEV Mandate, as part of the government’s commitment to reviewing the VETS order by early 2027.

This will ensure that the policy remains effective in delivering the transition to zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs), while supporting consumers, industry and the UK’s wider decarbonisation objectives.

The consultation is structured in 5 parts. As the VETS Order is devolved legislation, parts 1 to 4 of the consultation are conducted jointly by the UK government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. Part 5 policy is reserved to the jurisdiction of the UK Parliament and, as a result, only the UK government is consulting on this area.

Part 1 sets out the impact of the ZEV Mandate in the UK, part 2 outlines emerging issues and part 3 sets out policy options and areas we are seeking views on. This includes:

Online, on the department's own form.

By email to zevmandate@dft.gov.uk

ZEV Mandate review team Great Minster House 33 Horseferry Road London, SW1P 4DR

Responses close 23 October 2026.