Letter calls on new Government for petrol and diesel phase out certainty and action to support EV demand

The new government has strong ambitions on the EV transition and sees it as a central pillar to its industrial and clean power ambitions for the country. And, to its benefit, it has also inherited the world-leading regulation, the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, which will drive the market for years to come.

While that mandate will help secure better deals for drivers with lower prices and more affordable models, it won’t secure the transition in itself. Similarly, the government’s commitment to reintroducing the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, will also not be enough on its own to boost consumer confidence in EVs.

Consumers are confused. Mis-and-disinformation is rife and previous governments have either failed to properly communicate policy developments, or they failed to deliver on promises they made. . Meanwhile, chargepoint rollout is going well nationally but some areas remain under-served by the public network. All of this is stifling demand.

Our joint letter outlines the action the UK needs to take, including: