Projection

Following extensive consultation with car manufacturers and dealers, the UK Prime Minister has confirmed that the UK will end the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars and vans by 2030, ten years earlier than planned.

From 2035, all new cars and vans must be “zero emissions” at the tailpipe. Between 2030 and 2035, any new cars and vans sold that emit from the tailpipe, must have significant zero emission capability, for example plug in and full hybrids. The meaning of ‘significant zero emission capability’ will be defined in a consultation in 2021. The government has also committed to providing a delivery plan in 2021 to fulfil the 2035 target.

The UK government is also planning to consult on when to phase out sales of new diesel heavy duty vehicles. Early in 2021, the Department f