Britain expected to cut 2030 EV sales target to 60%, Guardian says
Ministers are expected to ease the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate after carmakers warned current rules outpace demand, with sales targets likely cut by about a quarter.
- The British government is poised to cut electric vehicle sales targets this week, responding to industry warnings that current requirements are running ahead of consumer demand.
- Introduced by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the Zero Emission Vehicles mandate requires manufacturers to reach 33% of new sales this year, rising to 80% by 2030.
- SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes warned the "gap between demand and mandated targets continues to widen," as firms struggle with costs and competition from Chinese-made EVs, which have taken around 15% of the UK market.
- Transport Secretary Louise Haigh will finalize the plan at a Downing Street meeting on Wednesday, though Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Foreign Secretary Miliband reportedly advocate keeping current targets intact.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham will attend a global climate summit this week while the administration maintains its legally binding commitment to phase out new petrol and diesel car sales and reach 100% zero-emission.
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