The UK government is aiming to bring clarity to the automotive industry's 2030 deadline for phasing out the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. After years of uncertainty and shifting dates, the government plans to reinstate the 2030 target and specify which hybrids will be allowed until 2035. Simultaneously, the government is reviewing the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which requires manufacturers to sell a growing percentage of EVs to avoid fines. The government is seeking feedback through a consultation on various aspects of the ICE phaseout and ZEV mandate.
Ever since 2020, when then prime minister Boris Johnson first outlined plans to ban the sale of new non-zero emission cars from 2030 onwards, there has been more confusion than clarity. Under various subsequent UK governments, the date has moved from 2030 to 2035 and back, and all the while there has been a plan to allow the sale of certain hybrids – although nobody has yet specified exactly which sort. For car firms used to planning years in advance, it has been hugely problematic.
Question 8: What are your views on current measures to support demand for zero emission vehicles? What additional measures could further support the transition? While the current tax benefits for fleet and business buyers of zero-emission vehicles have proven effective, at present, there is no support to drive demand for zero-emission vehicles for private buyers. That has created an unbalanced car market with business buyers accounting for the vast majority of EV sales.
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