Policy News
Conservatives pledge to scrap petrol and diesel car ban if they return to power
The Conservative Party says it would scrap the UK’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and remove the ZEV mandate if it wins the next general election.
Car News
Omoda and Jaecoo introduce £600 incentive ahead of 2028 EV mileage tax
Omoda & Jaecoo has added a £600 incentive to the electric E5 range, linking it to the 2028 3p-per-mile EV road charge. The offer applies on 4-year finance and reduces the upfront cost for buyers.
EV News
AA warns that “mixed messages” risk slowing EV adoption
AA president Edmund King warns that mixed policy signals and lingering concerns over cost, charging and confidence are slowing UK EV adoption, as the AA Readiness Index sits at 47.5.
Policy News
Carmakers and the EV sector urge the government to hold course on ZEV targets
A coalition of carmakers and EV companies is calling on the government to avoid weakening the UK’s ZEV mandate, warning that policy instability risks slowing electric vehicle adoption just as demand grows.