Have you heard? The Government is set to force even faster sales of electriccars. Here's how it'll impact buyers
Thereafter only fully electric andvehicles will be allowed to be sold – although the Government has delayed a decision on defining what will constitute a hybrid.
It reads: “The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated that continued reliance on fossil fuels makes the UK susceptible to geopolitical issues when those issues impact on global fuel production. “The requirement to sell an ever increasing number of zero emission vehicles that, crucially, can be powered by domestic renewable energy sources, is vital for the UK’s future energy security.”
However, the car industry is urging caution, arguing that manufacturers will only be able to sell the cars if buyers want them. It highlights the fact electric vehicles are set to be more expensive and, for some buyers, less convenient to use than combustion engined equivalents for several years to come.
Mike Hawes, chief executive of industry trade body The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders , said: “Regulation must encourage consumers to purchase, not just compel manufacturers to produce. The danger is that consumers will lack the incentive to purchase these new vehicles.”, most recently cutting it from £2500 to £1500 while also reducing the number of models eligible.in the UK in recent years, accounting for 12% of the market in 2021.
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