Sources
Labour MPs warn against weakening electric vehicle targets ahead of crunch talks
UK cabinet ministers meet Thursday on the 2030 EV mandate, with Louise Haigh expected to back cutting the 80% target to 60-65% and an announcement due this month.
- Haigh expected to back a compromise 2030 ZEV target of 60-65%, down from the legal 80%.
- Reynolds wants the target cut to 50%, Alexander to ~60%; Fahnbulleh wants it near 80%.
- Decision meeting slipped from Wednesday to Thursday, per government sources.
- Final announcement on the target expected this month.