Seeking to interact with government, stakeholders and industry both in the UK and internationally, the Electric Vehicle Group will promote a collaborative industry-wide approach to the development of ultra-low carbon technologies.

Addressing a wide-range of issues including government policy and legislation, research and development, technical regulations, market development, supporting infrastructure and consumer incentives, the diverse group of companies will act to develop the UK’s role in this field.

The UK has a strong emerging electric vehicle industry which will benefit from working together on a strategic approach to the issues that affect each and every one of them. The development of ultra low carbon vehicles provides an important opportunity for the UK motor industry and SMMT is determined to provide the support mechanisms needed to maximize the value to our national economy.

—Paul Everett, SMMT chief executive

Participation in SMMT’s Electric Vehicle Group is limited to SMMT members with exceptions by invitation only. The Group will report into the Environmental Strategy Group which advises SMMT’s Executive Board and includes organizations involved in the research, development, design, manufacture and/or marketing of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles for commercial and passenger-carrying applications (excluding quadricycles).