It said construction "well under way to make the plant future-ready", including a project to build a "state-of-the-art logistics facility". The targets for government's zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which came into effect on 3 January 2024, has been criticised by some car manufacturers as being too high. Stellantis cited the mandate in the closure of its van facility in Luton. The mandate requires electric cars to make up 28 percent of sales in 2025, with certain exceptions, and carmakers could face fines of up to £15,000 for each vehicle if they miss the target. A complete ban on new petrol and diesel engines is set for 2035, while 80% of vehicles should be battery-electric by 2030.