Policy papers and consultations

Seeks views on changing legal access for street works carried out by electric vehicle chargepoint operators.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 5 February 2024

• Street works access: electric vehicle chargepoint operators

  Executive summary Introduction On 2 October 2023, government announced its…

The rapid charging fund (RCF) will enable a comprehensive ultra-rapid charging network by funding prohibitively expensive grid connections. Views from this consultation will help design the fund.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 6 December 2023

• Rapid charging fund: scheme design

  Background The government has committed the UK to meet net zero greenhouse…

Seeking views on the final design of the UK’s ZEV mandate and CO2 emissions regulation for new cars and vans.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 25 October 2023

Seeks views on areas of transport regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.

• From: Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
• Updated: 25 October 2023

To inform the development of a zero emission heavy goods vehicle and coach infrastructure strategy.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 19 October 2023

Supports motorists by making driving as straightforward, accessible, environmentally responsible and safe as possible.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 2 October 2023

Report summarising the effectiveness of the AFIR regulations and how they have been implemented.

• From: Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
• Updated: 31 May 2023

Progress report on what the government has achieved in the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

• From: Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
• Updated: 31 May 2023

Invites feedback on policy proposals to improve the consumer experience at public chargepoints.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 30 March 2023

Seeks additional views on the design of the UK’s ZEV mandate for cars and vans.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 30 March 2023

The steps that government and Ofgem will take to deliver energy flexibility from electric vehicle charging, providing affordable, green power.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 2 others
• Updated: 18 January 2023

This tax information and impact note is about the introduction of Vehicle Excise Duty for zero emission cars, vans and motorcycles from 2025. This will apply to new and existing electric vehicles.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 21 November 2022

The COP26 declaration on zero emission cars and vans is a landmark global agreement launched by the UK COP presidency to signal the end of polluting vehicles.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 2 others
• Updated: 17 November 2022

Proposes ending new non-zero emission L-category vehicles sales by 2035, and 2030 for other specified vehicles. Also seeks views on exemptions, enforcement and alternative fuel use.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 14 July 2022

The vision and action plan for electric vehicle charging infrastructure within the United Kingdom.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 31 March 2022

Sets out proposals to end the sale of new, non-zero emission buses and seeks evidence about ending the sale of new, non-zero emission coaches and minibuses.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 26 March 2022

Proposes ending the selling of new diesel buses within England.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 26 March 2022

Memorandum of understanding between the Department for Transport and city of Los Angeles to cooperate on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.

• From: Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and 2 others
• Updated: 3 February 2022

Proposals for regulations to ensure that electric vehicle chargepoints sold or installed in the UK have smart charging functionality included.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 21 December 2021

Proposals to alter existing residential and non-residential buildings regulations to include electric vehicle infrastructure requirements.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 13 December 2021