VAUXHALL MOTORS RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT ZEV MANDATE

Paul Willcox, Managing Director, Vauxhall, commented:

“Vauxhall welcomes the UK government’s announcement to implement a zero emission vehicle mandate which will provide clarity to the UK motor industry and the rest of the electric vehicle ecosystem, on the basis of a 360-degree approach.  Vauxhall believes a ZEV mandate can work in the UK provided there are complimentary targets on the other key parts of the electric vehicle ecosystem which are key to driving Britain to a more sustainable transport infrastructure.  With our Ellesmere Port plant set to become the first electric vehicle only factory within the Stellantis group, we look forward to working with the government on the detail of how a ZEV mandate can be implemented and help support a sustainable vehicle marketplace in the UK.”

Vauxhall has committed to only selling fully electric new cars and vans from 2028 – seven years ahead of the government’s deadline of 2035. 

Ahead of then, by 2024, Vauxhall will offer electrified versions (i.e. Plug-in Hybrid or Battery Electric) of every car and van model in its range. 

Vauxhall already offers a range of affordable electric cars.

Vauxhall is the UK’s leading electric van manufacturer and is one of the only manufacturers to already offer an electric version of every van model in its range. 

Vauxhall recently announced its commitment to manufacture a compact electric van at its Ellesmere Port plant from 2022. 

Vauxhall is the only mainstream van manufacturer to produce vehicles in the UK and has been doing so for 90 years.  Vauxhall was formed in 1903 and is the UK’s longest established vehicle manufacturer.

Press Contacts:

Justin Hawkins
PR Manager, Vauxhall
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07779 321 864

Matthew Bendall
Head of PR, Vauxhall
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07920 163 854

Jeremy Townsend
Group Communications Director, Stellantis
jeremy.townsend@stellantis.com
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