A decision by Sir Keir Starmer to water down targets for electric vehicle sales will increase the cost of some electric vehicles (EVs), The i Paper understands.
The Prime Minister has accepted calls from carmakers and the Unite union to slow down the pace at which manufacturers are expected to switch to electric cars, amid warnings that it risked crippling Britain’s automotive industry.
However, the loosening of the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate is likely to mean that manufacturers will dial back some of the big discounts they were using to shift to comply with the target.
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The ZEV came into force in 2024, with carmakers required to ensure that at least 22 per cent of car sales were electric in that year.
