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UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
The consultation could set a 2030 EV sales target between 50% and 70%, as industry pressure grows over costs, jobs and demand.
Summary
The UK government is set to water down its target for how many new cars that are sold need to be electric vehicles (EVs). Under the current rules, 80% of all new cars sold in the UK need to be EVs by 2030, but car makers and trade unions have been lobbying government for years to reduce the target because of concerns over costs and jobs.