Purpose and context

The Delivery Plan is the government’s strategic response to long-term commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonise the transportation sector. It brings together policies on investment, regulation, and infrastructure necessary to transition the UK fleet of cars and vans to zero emission operation by 2035. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

This initiative underpins broader climate objectives, including the UK’s legally binding target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and support cleaner air in urban and rural areas. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Core phase-out commitments

The Plan outlines key phase-out dates and regulatory pathways for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the UK:

• The sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans is to be phased out, with all new vehicles fully zero emission at the tailpipe by 2035. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Interim targets and regulatory mechanisms, such as the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, support earlier sales of ZEVs — including a requirement for rising proportions to be zero emission by 2030 and beyond. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Framework for delivery

To achieve the 2035 ambitions, the Delivery Plan organizes actions into cross-sector pathways around the following themes: :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

• Increasing uptake of zero emission vehicles through affordability, consumer incentives, and market confidence.
• Accelerating charging infrastructure rollout to ensure convenient access to charging across the UK.
• Sustainable transition through supply chain development, workforce support, and regional growth.
• Increasing supply of EVs and components, including batteries and UK manufacturing investment.
• Research, innovation and skills to support emerging technologies and charging solutions.

Key delivery areas

1. Uptake and affordability

Measures aim to reduce total cost of ownership and strengthen consumer confidence in EVs, including continued incentives, tax benefits, and support for second-hand markets. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

2. Infrastructure acceleration

A coordinated expansion of public and private charging networks is central to the plan, with targets for high-powered chargers across strategic road networks and support for residential, workplace, and commercial installations. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

3. Sustainable transition and supply growth

Including investment in UK electric vehicle manufacturing, battery production, and supply chains. The plan emphasises that government policy must unlock industrial investment while supporting competitive markets. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Performance indicators and monitoring

The Delivery Plan defines a set of performance indicators to track progress against its commitments, including:

• Annual ZEV sales share benchmarks
• Infrastructure deployment milestones (e.g., number of rapid chargepoints)
• Cost and adoption metrics for consumers
• Investment and industrial growth measures

Progress is intended to be reviewed formally by 2025, aligning with broader climate policy timelines. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Operational implications for EV charging

Delivery of the plan supports EV charging infrastructure expansion across the UK — a core component of enabling mass EV ownership:

• Targeted support for public charging networks on motorways and key routes. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Incentives and grant support for residential and workplace charging installations. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Regulatory coherence with smart charging legislation and interoperability standards. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

The plan explicitly links vehicle uptake with charging readiness, recognising that infrastructure scale and reliability are critical to consumer confidence and market growth. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

UK leadership and global context

The 2035 Delivery Plan positions the UK as a leading global market for zero emission vehicles, with regulatory tools like the ZEV Mandate among the world’s most ambitious of their kind. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

This framework is part of a broader suite of UK climate commitments, including net zero by 2050 and integrated energy and transport decarbonisation strategies. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}