Adam PearseDeputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·21 Aug, 2026 03:00 AM3 mins to read‌Transport Minister Chris Bishop says scrapping the standard would be too disruptive. Photo / Mark MitchellThe Government is retaining the Clean Car Standard after considering scrapping it amid fears constraints faced by importers would result in higher prices for buyers.

The Clean Vehicle Standard, also known as the Clean Car Standard, was introduced in 2023 by the then-Labour Government and imposes annual CO2 targets