United Kingdom to Reduce Plan for Fleet Electrification in the Country
The mandatory share of new electric vehicle sales by 2030 is expected to be reduced from the current 80% to approximately 60%
The UK government is considering the possibility of significantly softening the targets for the transition to environmentally friendly transport. The mandatory share of new electric vehicle sales by 2030 is expected to be reduced from the current 80% to approximately 60%. This was reported by The Guardian, citing sources within government circles.
The final approval of the adjusted plan, as well as the extension of adaptive flexibility measures for the automotive industry until 2034, is expected following a meeting on Downing Street. Meanwhile, official representatives of the Cabinet Office emphasize that final decisions on the ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mandate have not yet been formed, and the final deadline for the complete ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 remains in force.
The domestic and international automotive industry has faced serious difficulties in meeting the regulator's strict timelines. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), since the beginning of the year, the share of battery electric vehicles has accounted for only 26.6% of total sales, falling short of even the planned target for 2026 (33%).
Automakers report regular disruptions in supply chains and urge the government to align state targets with real market conditions.
Despite the possible concession to automakers on intermediate targets, London's strategy to completely phase out traditional internal combustion engines in the new passenger and commercial vehicle segment by 2035 remains unchanged.
