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Stellantis Achieves UK Electric Vehicle Sales Mandate Amid Factory Closure

The automotive giant meets ambitious zero-emission targets set by the UK government, despite challenges facing the industry.
Stellantis, a prominent player in the automotive industry, has successfully met the UK government's electric vehicle (EV) sales requirements for 2024.

This achievement comes amid the company's recent decision to shut down its Vauxhall van-making factory in Luton, a move that threatens 1,100 jobs.

The zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, described by Stellantis as 'stringent,' played a significant role in this decision.

Under the mandate, manufacturers are required to ensure that 22% of new car sales and 10% of new van sales in the UK must be zero-emission vehicles by 2024, with these figures generally pertaining to pure electric vehicles.

Stellantis reported robust sales figures, noting significant contributions from its extensive lineup of 30 electric cars and vans available in the UK under 11 different brands.

The company confirmed sales of 39,492 electric cars in the UK during 2024, which marked a 59% increase from the previous year and secured a 10% market share of new electric cars.

As the mandate percentages continue to rise post-2024, automotive manufacturers will face increasing pressures, with targets escalating to 28% for cars and 16% for vans, eventually aiming for 80% and 70% respectively by 2030.

Non-compliance could result in significant financial penalties, though manufacturers have options for flexibility, such as purchasing credits or adjusting future sales.

Eurig Druce, Group Managing Director of Stellantis UK, expressed gratitude to customers and the UK retailer network for their supportive role in achieving the sales targets.

However, he critiqued the mandate's aggressive trajectory, indicating a potential misalignment with current market demand and underscoring the necessity for additional government incentives to boost consumer transition to electric vehicles.

Industry analysts and lobbyists argue that Stellantis's performance demonstrates the efficacy of the ZEV mandate.

Colin Walker from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit negates previous concerns about the mandates being overly burdensome, emphasizing its role in enhancing competition and driving down prices.

Supportive voices like Quentin Willson of FairCharge and Ben Nelmes of New AutoMotive further echoed these sentiments, affirming the mandate's attainability and the UK’s leadership position in Europe's EV market.

A Department for Transport spokesperson highlighted the UK's position as Europe’s largest EV market, reinforcing confidence in the industry’s collective ability to meet targets without incurring penalties.

The UK government's ongoing investment exceeding £2.3 billion aims to bolster this transition, promising substantial economic and employment benefits aligned with a zero-emission future.
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