UK Revises EV Policies with Extended Hybrid Sales and Reduced Fines

The government reaffirms the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban while easing mandates to support manufacturers facing US tariffs and weak EV demand.

The UK government has reinstated the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars but extended the sale of hybrids and plug-in hybrids until 2035.
Small and micro-volume manufacturers, including luxury brands like Aston Martin and McLaren, are exempt from strict EV mandates beyond 2030.
Fines for missing EV sales targets have been reduced from £15,000 to £12,000 per vehicle, with expanded credit trading options for manufacturers.
A £2.3 billion investment package will enhance EV production and charging infrastructure, with a new charge point planned every 30 minutes.
The policy changes respond to US-imposed tariffs and weak consumer demand for EVs, aiming to balance environmental goals with economic competitiveness.