Britain's electric vehicle sales surge but faces challenges with new government targets

Britain's electric vehicle (EV) sales have increased significantly, with over 20% of new cars sold being EVs, up from 2% in 2019. However, tensions have arisen due to a new government mandate requiring carmakers to sell a growing percentage of EVs. The mandate requires at least 22% of sales to be EVs in 2024, increasing to 28% in 2025, and continuing to rise until 2030. This plan aims to phase out petrol and diesel vehicle sales entirely by that year. The current situation has led to discussions about revising the targets, as the industry faces challenges in meeting these requirements.