UK specific petrol/diesel ban for new vehicles 2030

[landmannnn]

Just thinking out loud really.

The current UK government have doubled down on no new petrol or diesel cars and vans from 2030. So only EVs or hybrids.

So while the current government will be out in 2029 and the replacement will overturn this immediately I suspect.. What if not?

- The IG as is cannot be sold, no dealer network will exist
- Servicing, warranty and repair may be a challenge with no dealers
- Can IA produce a hybrid version?
- Can the IG run on efuel, if that is to be exempted
- Used values will soar for certain

Just rambling really.

 

[Tom D]

I expect this will be dropped. EV sales are not where the government hoped. And we’ll likely have a new (more sensible) government before then.

Highly likely in fact.

 

[Cheshire cat]

I opted for diesel on the basis that trucks are a long way from being electrified.

 

[Baron von Teuchter]

Can they all be registered as commercials and bypass it that way?

 

[Cheshire cat]

Mine is N1 commercial with every extra bar the winch. (Which I now regret not opting for)

 

[landmannnn]

Can they all be registered as commercials and bypass it that way?

Currently vans are in the ban, not hgvs of course.

 

[artschool]

life is too short to worry about this and there is nothing we can do to change what happens

 

[Rab]

Could always import one until they plug that loophole.

 

[DenisM]

The later BMW B57 and B58 engines are fitted with 48V "mild hybrid" system.
Given the precarious state of the electricity grid in Europe and VW planning a shutdown of 10 factories with tens of thousands potentially out of work, I suspect the political landscape on these issues will change significantly in the next 18m.... " 'Tis my fervent hope!"
Probably explains also why car theft is on the rapid rise. ... . organised crime is sending stolen cars by the container load as fast as they can from the UK, Australia, Canada etc to the Middle East ...for parts? Then they can corner online marketplaces for spares for the existing worldwide fleet of rapidly appreciating used ICE vehicles..

 

[Jiman01]

life is too short to worry about this and there is nothing we can do to change what happens

Life is too short NOT to do something about it considering you live there and vote for those elected into office.