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Stellantis leads the way with EV compliance
Stellantis has become one of the few OEMs (vehicle manufacturers) in the UK to comply with the UK’s Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS) – more commonly known as the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate – for both cars and vans in 2024.
This was achieved thanks to strong sales of the group’s extensive line-up of electric vehicles, with 30 electric cars and vans on sale in the UK across 11 brands, and without resorting to alternative ways of complying.
Stellantis sold 39,492 electric cars in 2024 – a 59 per cent increase on 2023 – resulting in a 10.3 per cent share of the electric car market. Stellantis Pro One – represented by Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën and Fiat Professional brands – sold 7,821 electric vans in 2024, as many as the second and third placed manufacturers combined, with a market share of 35.6 per cent. This made Stellantis the UK’s best-selling electric van manufacturer in 2024.
This success was achieved in a challenging market that has significantly impacted the business, requiring changes to the business model and the group’s operations to be compliant, including a proposed consolidation of its UK manufacturing footprint.
Eurig Druce, Group Managing Director, Stellantis UK, said: “2024 saw more people than ever purchase an EV and I’d like to thank our customers who have decided to switch to electric with one of our brands, and also to our incredible UK retailer network for making it happen.
“Stellantis welcomes the UK government’s consultation on the phase out of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and support for zero-emission transition. Our ambition for 100% zero-emission vehicles is clearly explained in our Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan – our goals are aligned.
“However, despite offering a very comprehensive line-up of popular electric cars and vans, and a strong will and focus on making our EVs as attainable as possible, the steep trajectories of the ZEV mandate are out of step from current demand.
"Put simply, if the UK is to achieve its transport emission ambitions, and for EVs to represent 80% of new cars sold in 2030, then consumers and fleet owners are going to need more encouragement from government to do so.”
Michelle Gardner, Logistics UK's Deputy Director - Policy commented: "It's great news that Stellantis has met its EV sales target for 2024. While our members are committed to making the transition to zero emission vans, barriers around infrastructure provision, increased energy needs, higher costs and regulatory barriers need to be addressed to help operators switch more rapidly.”
A Department for Transport spokesperson said: “The UK is now the largest EV market in Europe and, thanks to the flexibilities of the ZEV Mandate, we are confident that the whole industry will meet targets and that no car manufacturer will need to pay fines.
“2024 was also a record year for the rollout of charge points, with nearly 20k public chargers added to the network last year and a further 100,000 in the pipeline thanks to government support.
“We’re investing over £2.3 billion to make the transition to zero-emissions vehicles a success, unlocking a multibillion-pound industry and creating high-quality jobs that will drive growth for decades to come.”
Published On: 16/01/2025 14:17:06
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