Consultation on ending new non-zero emission L-category vehicles sales

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Views sought on proposals to end new non-zero emission L-category vehicles sales by 2035, and 2030 for other specified vehicles

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking opinions as to when the UK should stop selling new non-zero emission L-category vehicles.

L-category vehicles include the following and their sub-categories:

  • L1 – light 2-wheel powered vehicles (including mopeds)
  • L2 – 3-wheel mopeds
  • L3 – 2-wheel motorcycles
  • L4 – 2-wheel motorcycles with sidecars
  • L5 – powered tricycles
  • L6 – light quadricycles
  • L7 – heavy quadricycles

Non-zero emission vehicles produce harmful exhaust air emissions while driving. These include greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, and pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide.

DfT is proposing dates of:

  • 2035 for all L-category vehicles at the latest
  • 2030 for L1, L2, L3e-A1, L6 and L7 sub-category vehicles

Further discussions will include:

  • which L-category vehicles could be derogated
  • the methods to enforce requirements
  • the role, if any, of alternative fuels in achieving this goal

Find out more about the proposals and how to respond to the consultation.

The consultation closes at 11:45pm on Wednesday 21 September 2022.


First published 22 July 2022