Policy U-turn could stall Britain's take-up of electric vehicles

The UK government is considering weakening its 2030 target for electric vehicle sales from 80% zero emissions vehicles to as low as 50%, which could stall EV adoption, increase carbon emissions, and raise running costs for drivers. This policy shift comes amid pressures from car manufacturers, trade tensions with the EU over Chinese EV tariffs, and competition from China's EV industry.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.