Stellantis Warns of Potential UK Plant Closures Over Electric Vehicle Mandates

The automaker cites stringent government regulations and insufficient consumer demand for electric vehicles as critical challenges.

Stellantis may halt production at Ellesmere Port and Luton within a year if conditions don't improve.
The company criticizes the UK's zero emission vehicle mandate for being misaligned with market demand.
Electric vans produced in the UK are not currently counted towards the EV sales quota.
Stellantis calls for more government incentives to boost electric vehicle adoption.
The potential closures could impact thousands of jobs and the broader UK automotive industry.