New inquiry launched into ICE vehicle phase-out

The environment and climate change committee has launched an inquiry into the phase out of petrol and diesel vehicles and the move to electric vehicles.

The inquiry aims to understand how the government will achieve its upcoming 2030 and 2035 deadlines for the phase out dates for non-zero emission vehicles, with a focus on passenger cars, as well as exploring the main obstacles and barriers to meeting these targets.

It also seeks to understand the cost and benefits associated with the phase-out dates, as well as information on the EV market and experience of using an electric vehicle. It also asks for views on end-of-life disposal of EVs and charging infrastructure issues.

Throughout the inquiry, the Committee will be working with six UK schools and colleges as part of the Youth Engagement Programme.

Baroness Parminter, Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee said: “We want to hear from the public and the industry about their experience of acquiring and using EVs in the UK, and what the Government needs to do to encourage greater take up ahead of the upcoming 2030 and 2035 phase out dates of for new petrol and diesel vehicles.

I am particularly pleased that this inquiry will be the focus for our Youth Engagement Programme, and I look forward to working with the successful schools and colleges as the inquiry progresses.”

The Committee invites written contributions to its inquiry by 5pm on Friday 15 September 2023.