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Keir’s EV overhaul slammed as ‘not far enough’ to save UK jobs after Trump’s tariffs – what new rules mean for YOU
Keir’s EV overhaul slammed as ‘not far enough’ to save UK jobs after Trump’s tariffs – what new rules mean for YOU
Published on April 07, 2025 at 01:51 PM
SIR Keir Starmer's net zero reforms will not be enough to shield the car industry from Donald Trump's punishing tariffs, car makers have warned.
The PM today confirmed petrol and vans and hybrids will stay on sale until 2035 and he slashed fines for manufacturers who miss green targets. Hybrids will stay on sale until 2035New petrol, diesel and hybrid vans will be allowed until 2035Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech in the West Midlands
In a speech in the West Midlands, Sir Keir also revealed he will pump in £2.3bn to help fund the EV switch.
The move comes after the US president introduced a 25 per cent levy on all foreign cars which are imported into the country.
Stellantis UK chief Eurig Druce, which owns Vauxhall, said further measures would be needed to stimulate sluggish demand.
Mr Druce said: “Whilst more people are moving to electric, it’s not yet at the pace of the ZEV mandate. We welcome the flexibilities to allow our customers more freedom of choice.
“However, there is still a need to address market demand and introduce measures to stimulate it.”;
Ford UK boss Lisa Brankin also insisted Sir Keir’s measures were a “small step in the right direction”;, but fell short of the “giant leap required to address the especially challenging electric vehicle market conditions”;.
She added: “What the UK needs is real incentives to help consumers make the switch to electric mobility.”;
Meanwhile, Ian Plummer, of Auto Trader, said “the measures are still not enough”; to make EVs an affordable and attractive proposition.
He added: “At this critical moment for the global economy, ministers should underpin consumer demand with tax breaks, such as cutting VAT on public charging.”;
Here’s what the Government’s shake-up means for you and the cars on Britain’s roads:
Electric Vehicle Targets Watered Down
Under the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, 28 per cent of all new cars sold in the UK this year must be electric.
But that number is supposed to rise every year until it hits 100 per cent by 2030.
Under the new rules, car companies will be given more breathing space to meet their annual targets.
They will be allowed to borrow credits from years to avoid being hit with fines, right up until 2029.
This new flexibility helps firms hit their long-term goals without short-term punishment.
Fines Cut for Manufacturers
Under the original plan, firms had to cough up £15,000 for every petrol or diesel car sold that didn’t meet the emissions target.
That is now being slashed to £12,000.
Five More Years for Hybrids
â which use both a petrol engine and an electric motor â were due to be banned in 2030.
Now they’ll stay on sale until 2035, giving drivers more flexibility to ease into the switch to electric.
It means popular models like the Prius and Nissan e-Power won’t disappear from car showrooms just yet.
Small British Firms Get A Pass
British brands like Aston Martin and will be allowed to carry on making petrol cars after the 2030 ban, thanks to an exemption for low-volume manufacturers.
It means iconic British motors will still be roaring down the road long after electric becomes the norm.
Win For White Van Man
New petrol, diesel and hybrid vans will be allowed until 2035 â giving tradespeople and delivery drivers five extra years to make the switch.
No new requirements will be imposed.
Instead, from 2030 to 2035, van makers must simply ensure their average CO2 emissions don’t get worse than 2021 levels.
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