The study examines the role zero-emission vehicles can play in sustainable urban development and identifies and recommends complementary instruments and measures such as increased investment in public transport, bicycle infrastructure and carpools. The purpose of the complementary measures is to promote climate-smart mobility together with increased accessibility as well as ensuring a development that is socially and economically sustainable. The study seeks to clarify the opportunities that are available and showcases good examples that will enable cities in the Nordic region to learn from and inspire one another.