It has been reported by an electric vehicle drivers organisation that there could be a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
According to the Financial Times, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce that the ban has been brought forward by five years in a bid to help green initiatives.
The timing of the ban, which was initially set to happen in 2035, has been reconsidered after research commissioned by Greenpeace found that 32,000 more jobs could be created if the ban is brought forward and implicated in 2030.
Director at the Electric Vehicle Association, Gill Nowell, said, “Whilst many cite range or charge point availability as an initial concern prior to purchase, overwhelmingly people who own an electric car love them as they say EVs (electric vehicles) are great to drive.
“There is much work to be done to get ready for mass-market adoption but if the reports are correct, this would signal to us that the Government is serious in its commitment to climate action, improving air quality and building new industries.”
The Financial Times reported that Boris Johnson plans to bring the date forward in an effort to kick-start the sale of electric cars as well as move towards the climate target.