Analysis from Cornwall Insight shows that electric vehicle (EV) growth in the UK is lagging behind most of Europe at only half the growth of the EU average.
In this week’s EV Roundup, the news was dominated by the government’s decision to delay the ban on petrol and diesel cars to 2035, which many companies felt sent an inconsistent message to investors and drivers.
Yesterday (21 September), the UK’s net zero prospects took a heavy hit as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unleashed a flurry of delays effecting both the EV and heat industries.
Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the ban on the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will be delayed until 2035 in a press conference this afternoon (20 September).