Automotive policies in the UK general election manifestos

We run through the key points from the two main parties

Automotive policies in the UK general election manifestos

As the UK General Election approaches, motoring policies take centre stage. Different parties propose varying approaches to issues like electric vehicles (EVs), potholes, and emission zones.

Here’s a roundup of what the two main parties say:

Conservative Party:

  • Autonomous Vehicles Act: The Conservatives plan to introduce guidelines for safe autonomous vehicle use. This legislation will promote companies involved in developing autonomous vehicles.
  • EV Charging Infrastructure: They aim to create a nationwide EV charging network by increasing rapid public charging stations. However, they removed the plug-in electric car grant in June 2022 and have no plans to reinstate it.
  • Road Improvements: Extra funding will enhance the strategic road network, including projects like the Lower Thames Crossing, A303, and A1 improvements.
  • Support for Car Makers: Facing new Chinese brands, the Conservatives promise support but haven’t clarified whether they’ll impose tariffs on Chinese-built EVs.

Labour Party:

  • ZEV Mandate: Labour wants to switch the ZEV mandate back to 2030, encouraging EV sales.
  • EV Charging Network: They’ll accelerate the rollout of public EV charging infrastructure.
  • Car Insurance Costs: Labour aims to tackle high car insurance costs, although specifics are lacking.
  • Secondhand EV Buyers: Introducing an EV battery health standard will provide clear information on battery condition.
  • Road Network and Potholes: Labour plans to improve the UK’s road network and address potholes. Funding will come from scrapping the A27 Arundel bypass.
  • Industry Support: Updates to planning policy and £1.5 billion funding for EV battery gigafactories demonstrate their commitment to industry and research and development.

The two main parties’ stances on automotive issues vary significantly, from EV bans to infrastructure investment. But it’s down to us to decide which vision aligns best with industry priorities.

3 Comments

  1. WHERE IS REFORMS POILCY????

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  2. which party is going to raise the mot to a sensible level ?????
    needs setting at £75.00 to allow us all to break even on it

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  3. Instead of this relentless push for electric vehicles (using child labour to dig big holes in the earth to mine precious metals), the next Government should look at alternative power sources, such as Hydrogen. Electric vehicles are not sustainable because of the price of battery packs in the second hand market – and I wouldn’t like to get stuck in a traffic jam on a frozen motorway in one. Who comes to the rescue then ? – oh, that’s right, recovery companies in diesel powered vans with diesel generators.

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