Labour urged to maintain electric car sales targets or risk 'billions of pounds of investment'

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The electric car industry has called on the Government to take urgent action to ensure the transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles remains on track.It comes amid reports that Labour is planning to water down electric vehicle targets following pressure from lobbyists and car manufacturers.The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate states that manufacturers must have a minimum percentage of sales come from electric cars, with a 33 per cent target by the end of the year.Goals will continue to increase every year, including a jump to 80 per cent in 2030, before reaching 100 per cent in 2035, when only zero emission vehicles will remain on sale.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Reports had suggested that the Government was planning to launch a consultation which would revise the 2030 target from 80 per cent to just 50 per cent after complaints from the industry.Many key players from the electric vehicle sector have now written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to maintain current...

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