Carmakers in the UK will still be mandated to sell electric vehicles from 1 January or face fines, despite Rishi Sunak’s U-turn on banning new petrol and diesel vehicles, under plans expected to be confirmed by ministers this week.
Manufacturers are calling for clarity and support, as the decision to press ahead with a mandate on car sales appears to clash with plans outlined on Wednesday by the prime minister, who said he would push back the date by which consumers will have to buy electric vehicles (EVs) by five years to 2035.
