Electrek iconElectrekSep 3, 2026

BEVs outsold every powertrain in August, so why is UK trying to roll back targets?

The number is well ahead of the pace required to meet the UK's current somewhat-ambitious target of 80% EV sales by 2030… so why is the UK government considering softening that target?

BEVs outsold every powertrain in August, so why is UK trying to roll back targets?

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The number is well ahead of the pace required to meet the UK's current somewhat-ambitious target of 80% EV sales by 2030… so why is the UK government considering softening that target?

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