Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
Summary
The UK government is reviewing its goal for electric vehicle (EV) sales after car makers asked for lower targets to avoid high costs and job losses. The current plan requires 80% of new cars sold by 2030 to be electric, but the government is thinking about reducing this target to as low as 50%.Key Facts
- The UK currently aims for 80% of new car sales to be electric vehicles by 2030.
- Car makers have asked the government to lower this target, citing cost and job risks.
- The government is considering cutting the target to 50%, allowing more hybrid vehicle sales.
- The ban on selling only petrol or diesel cars after 2030 will remain.
- Another option is to keep the 80% target but extend the deadline for full compliance to 2034.
- The rules requiring more EV sales gradually increased yearly from 33% in 2026 to 80% in 2030.
- Some groups say lowering the target weakens climate goals and harms the environment.
- The policy has changed multiple times in recent years, including delays by previous prime ministers.
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