The UK is not the only country on a journey towards electrification. The nations of Europe are driving ahead with their own transitions. With the Fitfor55 package, which specifies that all cars must emit zero CO2 from their tailpipes, likely to act as a de facto ban on petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles in Europe come 2035, an effective countdown has begun. European countries must now ensure they will be able to transition in such a way that causes minimal disruption to the lives of their citizens. The work done now will likely impact how prepared a country will be for this deadline.

The recent convulsions to energy prices may develop into a serious challenge to the UK’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs). As the country looks ahead to winter, with the risk of European gas shortages looming and a new government scrambling to contain spiralling bills, many people are asking two questions. How will these convulsing energy prices impact consumers considering buying an electric car? And what do they mean for the UK’s transition more broadly?

The conclusion of the PiCG scheme was inevitable, as the UK enters a new phase in its transition to electric vehicles. However, it is essential the Government continues to support motorists looking to make the switch to EVs – especially car dependent families who rack up high annual mileage. In place of the PiCG, the Government must implement an interest-free loan scheme aimed at helping those who drive the most miles purchase second hand EVs.