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Phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and support for the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) transition
06 January 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the consultation on phasing out new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030 and supporting the transition to zero emission vehicles.
Action Requested
The government is consulting stakeholders on technology choices and vehicle types permitted between 2030 and 2035, while maintaining ZEV mandate trajectories. It also announces measures to accelerate charging infrastructure rollout, including £6 billion in private investment support by 2030, simplified planning rules, and continued resource funding for local councils.
Key Facts
- The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be phased out from 2030.
- All new cars and vans must be zero emission by 2035.
- £6 billion of private investment is committed to charging infrastructure rollout by 2030.
- Over £2.3 billion has already been provided in government support for the transition to ZEVs.
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