STATEMENT: ZEV mandate review will ‘heighten risks’ for investment in UK charging network
Commenting on the government’s decision to review the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association CEO James Alexander said today (14/08/2026):
“The decision to launch a review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate will heighten the risks for investment in the UK’s charging network.
“The country-wide charging points that are needed to support rising numbers of electric vehicles (EVs) will only be built with the backing of private capital.
“The ZEV mandate is crucial for attracting finance into this infrastructure as it sets out a clear, predictable pathway for the growth of the EV market.
“But the new uncertainty created by this review over the strength of the framework will send worrying signals to investors and may threaten the flow of capital into the sector.”
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Notes to editors
National polling commissioned by UKSIF found 74% of Brits want their council to maintain or increase support for the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging points – including nearly two-thirds of Reform UK voters – READ HERE