UK expected to reduce electric vehicle sales targets

· Politics · United Kingdom

The UK government's electric vehicle targets are expected to be reduced this week, according to a report. Under existing rules, new petrol and diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and all new cars must be zero-emission by 2035. The expected easing reflects pressure from the industry and consumers over the pace of the transition.

Why it matters：A retreat by a major economy from EV mandates could weaken the global push toward electrification and influence other governments.

Key points

  • Current rules phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
  • All new cars must be zero-emission by 2035.
  • Reductions are expected this week.

Sources (original reporting)

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