Taxation

UK government proposes to cut 2030 pure‑electric car sales target from 80% to 50%

The target reduction would alter the market signal that has underpinned recent investments in EV production, battery manufacturing, and charging infrastructure across the UK. A lower sales quota could slow the rollout of public charging networks, affect employment in vehicle assembly and component firms, and potentially delay the UK's progress toward its broader net‑zero transport objectives, which are linked to future subsidies and emissions‑related taxes.