Electric cars: Government urged to ‘go on the offensive’
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At the SMMT’s Electrified 2023 conference in Westminster, Mr Hawes said Government support is “crucial” for manufacturers. “Investment not just in manufacturing but also in the market.” SMMT figures show the market share for battery electric new cars in the UK has soared from 0.7% in 2018 to an anticipated 17.8% by the end of this year. The SMMT said the UK is the only major European car market with no incentives for consumer purchases of EVs but has “the most ambitious timeline”. “To create that mass market you must help consumers make the transition more quickly.” Mr Hawes went on: “We believe every option needs to be considered to help that private consumer make the transition.” He called for “targeted support” such as reducing VAT on public charging and the purchase of EVs, exempting EVs from the expensive car supplement in vehicle excise duty, and a “national mandated” plan to improve the charging network.
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