- Stellantis has emerged as one of several OEMs to meet the UK’s ZEV sales target for 2024, which was set at 22% of total car sales, and 10% of total van sales for the year.
- The meeting of the target gives hope that the OEM will be able to continue to meet increasingly high targets, with the ZEV mandate rising to 28% for the end of 2025.
- The manufacturer sold 39,492 electric cars in the country this year, representing a rise of 59% over 2023.
Stellantis’ UK EV sales are on track
The lower ZEV van target of 10% for 2024 was also exceeded by the manufacturer, with 7,821 electric vans sold by its Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, and Fiat brands over the period. Stellantis noted that both targets were achieved ‘without resorting to alternative ways of complying’ – such as credits. Currently, there is a government target for zero-emission cars to make up 80% of cars sold by a manufacturer, by the end of 2030 – a date in which the sale of new pure petrol and diesel cars is expected to be banned. Monthly sales reports from Stellantis will be one to watch, to see if it can continue meeting increasingly stringent ZEV targets.
Eurig Druce, Group Managing Director at Stellantis UK, commented on the achievement:
“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 are going to need more encouragement from Government to do so.”
The government also responded to the news, with a Department for Transport spokesperson adding:
“It’s great to see that Stellantis has met its EV sales target for 2024, increasing on year sales by more than half. 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 chargepoints, 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.”
