Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week
Summary
The UK government is expected to announce this week that it will reduce the requirement for electric vehicles among new car sales. Downing Street says it has made no decision, while carmakers have sought changes and environmental groups warn that weakening the target could undermine climate goals.Key Facts
- Current rules require electric cars to make up 80% of new UK car sales by 2030.
- The UK plans to phase out sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
- By 2035, all new cars sold in the UK are due to be zero-emission.
- The government has consulted on reducing the 80% target.
- A government source said ministers would take a “pragmatic and balanced” approach.
- Carmakers have called for relief from the current requirements.
- Sustainability groups say weakening the target could threaten the UK’s electrification and climate goals.
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