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The UK’s EV Battery Economy

The UK is quietly building one of Europe’s most dynamic battery ecosystems. Over £7 billion has been committed across 14 major commercial projects, generating £4.2 billion in turnover and supporting more than 10,000 high-value industrial jobs nationwide.

In The UK’s EV Battery Economy, New AutoMotive provides an end-to-end audit of Britain’s emerging supply chain—from lithium extraction in Cornwall to flagship gigafactories in Sunderland and Somerset. With over two million electric vehicles now on UK roads, Britain’s right-hand drive island geography creates a unique circular economy advantage: a “captive domestic mine” supplying recyclers with high-grade critical minerals at half the carbon footprint of virgin mining.

However, meeting automotive demand requires closing a critical 55 GWh capacity gap by 2035. Turning committed billions into operational factories hinges on policy certainty. Protecting the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate is essential to secure investment and anchor Britain’s clean industrial leadership.

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Has the ZEV Mandate Become the PHEV Mandate?

In 2025 the UK Government introduced an amendment to the ZEV Mandate that gave PHEVs significantly increased power over manufacturers ability to comply with the Mandate. Read more about the impact here — **Has the ZEV Mandate Become the PHEV Mandate?**
In 2025 the UK Government introduced an amendment to the ZEV Mandate that gave PHEVs significantly increased power over manufacturers ability to comply with the Mandate. Read more about the impact here.
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Built in Europe: Mapping the EV Economy

In conjunction with E-Mobility Europe we have detailed the rapid scaling of the vital EV ecosystem.

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In conjunction with E-Mobility Europe we have detailed the rapid scaling of the vital EV ecosystem.
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Consultation Response: Electric Vehicle Excise Duty

A copy of New AutoMotive's consultation response for the public record.

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A copy of New AutoMotive's consultation response for the public record.
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Consultation Response: HGV Emissions Regulatory Framework

A copy of New AutoMotive's consultation response for the public record.

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A copy of New AutoMotive's consultation response for the public record.
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The death of diesel

How diesel use is declining rapidly in the UK, and will continue to do so.

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How diesel use is declining rapidly in the UK, and will continue to do so.
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That fuzzy feeling

A first analysis of the impact of the Electric Car Grant on UK EV registrations

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A first analysis of the impact of the Electric Car Grant on UK EV registrations
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State of the Switch 2024

Our annual gauge of the UK's progress towards electrified road transport.

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Our annual gauge of the UK's progress towards electrified road transport. Download report

Shifting Sands: changes to UK EV targets

A briefing analysing the announced changes to UK ZEV mandate targets and exploring their impacts on EV registrations

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ZEV Mandate and UK trade in cars

A briefing exploring the interaction of the UK's ZEV mandate with imports of electric cars.

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Planning & Infrastructure Bill - Briefing for MPs

Our briefing for MPs ahead of the second reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

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Our briefing for MPs ahead of the second reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Read briefing

Cost of Driving Electric

A report produced with EV UK analysing the costs of going electric

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Phasing out the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030

A summary of our response to the government's consultation on phasing out sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the Zero Emissions Vehicle mandate.

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A summary of our response to the government's consultation on phasing out sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the Zero Emissions Vehicle mandate. Read report

European E-mobility at a Crossroads
A joint report with E-Mobility Europe quantifying the impact of the EU's CO2 Regulation for new cars in 2025.

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A joint report with E-Mobility Europe quantifying the impact of the EU's CO2 Regulation for new cars in 2025.
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Catch-22%
A briefing explaining how the CO2 flexibility in the Zero Emissions Mandate will give carmakers breathing room in their efforts to meet the UK's EV targets.

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A briefing explaining how the CO2 flexibility in the Zero Emissions Mandate will give carmakers breathing room in their efforts to meet the UK's EV targets.
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Vehicle Taxation: The next 25 years

As we mode towards a world where electric vehicles form the majority of cars on UK roads it is important for us to review the tax system so it can evolve to match the changing landscape. In this report we revie — **Vehicle Taxation: The next 25 years**
As we mode towards a world where electric vehicles form the majority of cars on UK roads it is important for us to review the tax system so it can evolve to match the changing landscape. In this report we review our recommended changes to tax policy including Vehicle Excise Duty and VAT. Read Report

Price Parity 2024

Many analysts have forecast that upfront price parity - where a buyer pays no more for an EV than a petrol car - will be reached by 2026.

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Many analysts have forecast that upfront price parity - where a buyer pays no more for an EV than a petrol car - will be reached by 2026.
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State of the Switch 2024
2023 represents the last year in which the sale of EVs was seen as voluntary. Thanks to ambitious policy, we are now in a new era of EV markets.

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2023 represents the last year in which the sale of EVs was seen as voluntary. Thanks to ambitious policy, we are now in a new era of EV markets.
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Switch First Save Fast
Supporting measures which encourage high mileage drivers to electrify at a faster rate puts EVs in the hands of those who will drive and save most.

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Supporting measures which encourage high mileage drivers to electrify at a faster rate puts EVs in the hands of those who will drive and save most.
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Delays Have Dangerous Ends
Assessing the impact of the phase-out delay announced by the UK government on motorists and the UK’s ability to hit net zero.

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Assessing the impact of the phase-out delay announced by the UK government on motorists and the UK’s ability to hit net zero.
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ZEV Mandate Q&A
An explainer on the ins and outs of the ZEV mandate, as well as an assessment of what it will and will not do to the UK car and van market.

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An explainer on the ins and outs of the ZEV mandate, as well as an assessment of what it will and will not do to the UK car and van market.
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ZEV Mandate Policy Design
A response to the final ZEV mandate consultation conducted by the UK Government in which we lay out our response to the government’s proposal.

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A response to the final ZEV mandate consultation conducted by the UK Government in which we lay out our response to the government’s proposal.
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State of the Switch 2022
Our annual look at the year's news and data from the electric vehicle transition, showing a booming industry growing in popularity.

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Our annual look at the year's news and data from the electric vehicle transition, showing a booming industry growing in popularity.
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On the Road to 2030
An in depth analysis of the state of the charging infrastructure industry, with an emphasis on the public charging network.

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An in depth analysis of the state of the charging infrastructure industry, with an emphasis on the public charging network.
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EVs and Road Tax
An analysis of the Chancellors August 2022 announcement that BEVs will pay road tax from 2025, at a higher rate than many ICE vehicles.

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An analysis of the Chancellors August 2022 announcement that BEVs will pay road tax from 2025, at a higher rate than many ICE vehicles.
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Electric Vehicle Batteries
A briefing analysing the embedded carbon in BEVs and the current R&D seeking to reduce the environmental and social cost of producing batteries.

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A briefing analysing the embedded carbon in BEVs and the current R&D seeking to reduce the environmental and social cost of producing batteries.
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Accelerating the Switch
A response to the UK government’s second consultation for the ZEV mandate in which New AutoMotive calls for greater ambition.

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A response to the UK government’s second consultation for the ZEV mandate in which New AutoMotive calls for greater ambition.
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State of the Switch 2021
New AutoMotive’s first look back at the rate of electrification in the UK for 2021.

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New AutoMotive’s first look back at the rate of electrification in the UK for 2021.
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EVs for All
A call for action to the government to enact a ZEV mandate which will ensure an increasing supply of BEVs on the road to the phase-out.

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A call for action to the government to enact a ZEV mandate which will ensure an increasing supply of BEVs on the road to the phase-out.
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Ending Sales of Fossil Fuelled Cars and Vans: The Facts

A look at what the ending of fossil fuelled car sales will look like and what it will mean for UK motorists, the economy and the environment.

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A look at what the ending of fossil fuelled car sales will look like and what it will mean for UK motorists, the economy and the environment.
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Driving Down the Cost
A briefing on the savings to motorists that a phase-out of fossil fueled vehicles would unlock.

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A briefing on the savings to motorists that a phase-out of fossil fueled vehicles would unlock.
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The Missing Metric

A briefing on how to best measure the transition to electric vehicles in the UK in order to help with future planning.

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A briefing on how to best measure the transition to electric vehicles in the UK in order to help with future planning.
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