# Labour ‘plans to cut EV targets’ despite backlash from MPs

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/labour-plans-to-cut-ev-targets-despite-backlash-from-mps/
- Published: 2026-11-09T08:13:16+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T22:10:12+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/labour-electric-vehicle-cut-targets-louise-haigh-b3081455.html
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- Labour is reportedly considering lowering the 2030 EV sales target.
- A 60 per cent target is said to be under consideration.
- Ministers say no decision has been made.

## Summary

Labour is reportedly preparing to reduce targets for the share of new cars that must be electric, despite expected opposition from some of its MPs. The change would ease pressure on carmakers, who say demand is falling short of the mandated pace, but could weaken a major part of the UK’s plan to cut emissions from transport.

The current rules require zero-emission vehicles to make up 80 per cent of new car sales by 2030, rising to 100 per cent by 2035. Reports say transport secretary Louise Haigh may approve a 60 per cent 2030 target and extend regulatory flexibilities to 2034; business secretary Jonathan Reynolds is said to favour 50 per cent, while energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Ed Miliband want to retain 80 per cent. The car industry has warned it is likely to miss the 2026 target of 33 per cent, while the government says no decision has been made and it remains committed to the existing phase-out goals.

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