UK ministers expected to revise electric-vehicle targets

Politics · First reported 8 Nov, 17:51 · Updated 18:37

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Ministers are expected to agree changes to the UK’s electric-vehicle mandate after disagreements across government departments. Reports say a 2030 target near 60% and an extension of compliance flexibilities to 2034 are under consideration, while the government says no decision has been made.

Louise Haigh is expected to settle the mandate’s future after a Wednesday meeting; reports say she may support a 2030 target of about 60% and flexibilities through 2034.
The current rules set a goal of 80% of new-car sales being zero-emission by 2030 and 100% of new car and van sales by 2035; the government says no decision has been taken.
Carmakers say they are struggling to meet interim targets, while Labour MPs and industry representatives have raised concerns about the climate, jobs and investment effects of weakening the mandate.

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Key facts

Expected decision: Louise Haigh is expected to finalise the plan after a Wednesday meeting.
Possible 2030 target: Reports say Haigh may support a target of about 60%; the department positions reported range from 50% to maintaining 80%.
Current target: The mandate sets an 80% zero-emission share for new-car sales by 2030 and 100% for new car and van sales by 2035.
Sales figure: Battery EVs accounted for 26.6% of new-car sales in the first 10 months of the year, according to the Guardian.
Industry forecast: The SMMT says manufacturers will miss the 33% target by a wide margin.