ZEV Mandate - Driving ZEV

Gridserve opens UK's first public electric truck charging hubs on motorways

Gridserve has opened the UK's first public charging hubs for electric HGVs at Extra Baldock and Moto Exeter. The sites form part of the Electric Freightway programme backed by £62.7 million in government funding. Five more locations follow later this year.

By Matt Lister Jan 28, 2026 2 min read

ZEV Mandate

ZEV mandate explained: UK targets, rules and flexibilities

What is the ZEV mandate? The UK regulation requiring car manufacturers to sell increasing percentages of electric vehicles until 2035. Here's how it works.

By Matt Lister Jan 8, 2026 5 min read

Electric Cars

UK EV sales hit record but carmakers warn £5bn discount spree is unsustainable

Nearly half a million electric cars were registered in the UK in 2025, but the SMMT says manufacturers spent over £5bn on discounts to hit ZEV mandate targets. With the EU softening its own rules, the trade body is calling for an early review.

By Matt Lister Jan 7, 2026 2 min read

Policy News

Conservatives pledge to scrap petrol and diesel car ban if they return to power

The Conservative Party says it would scrap the UK’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and remove the ZEV mandate if it wins the next general election.

By Matt Lister Dec 15, 2025 2 min read