U-turn on EV policy could stall UK’s take-up of EVs | Fiona Harvey and Jasper Jolly
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A potential reduction of the UK’s 2030 target for zero‑emission new cars could slow the rapid growth in electric‑vehicle adoption, affecting consumer savings and market momentum described in the excerpt.
The 2030 target for 80% of new cars to have zero emissions could be cut to as low as half Electric cars make people happy. More than nine in 10 EV drivers – 94% in a recent poll – are saving money, and a similar number would stick with electric for their next purchase, and recommend them to family and friends. Sales are soaring: more than half of the new cars sold in the UK last month were electric, if hybrids are taken into account, and about 28% of new car sales overall were electric only. Thi
The UK government aims for 80% of new cars sold in 2030 to have zero emissions, a policy designed to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, which have been gaining market share and consumer approval.
- •Announcements from the government on any revision to the 2030 zero‑emission target
- •Updates on EV sales percentages in subsequent months
- •Reactions from industry groups and consumer organisations to the policy change