UK government expected to cut EV sales target by about 25 percent

Britain's transport secretary is poised to reduce the country's mandatory electric vehicle sales target for automakers by roughly a quarter, marking a significant policy reversal on decarbonization.

First covered Nov 8, 2026 · 9:51 AM PT · 2 articles

UK government expected to cut EV sales target by about 25 percent — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

2d Guardian Environment Polanski says Labour has ‘shocking record’ on climate issues as ministers expected to cut EV targets for car industry – UK politics live — Louise Haigh is expected to agree to cut a target for EV sales by about a quarter Last week Rupert Lowe , who leads Restore Britain, a small, far-right party…

2d Guardian Environment Labour expected to cut EV targets for UK’s car industry despite MPs’ protests — Exclusive: Louise Haigh likely to weaken mandate for sales that forms key part of emission reduction plan Analysis: Climate always comes second – are green…

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Discussion

Bluesky: @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 2d ago · 106 ♥ At some point if you keep choosing to depriortise climate action and signalling you don't care it stops mattering how good your wider plans are. Labour should be very proud of how much its done on climate over the last 2 years. Its our great achievement. · @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 2d ago · 13 ♥ This seems short-sighted and, ultimately, futile People will be buying EVs because they are a better choice

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