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A significant worry remains regarding the UK government’s stance on emissions and electric vehicles. Despite consumer trends and preferences shifting towards hybrids and plugin vehicles, the UK government has yet to establish clear definitions and incentives for efficient hybrids. Currently, hybrids are treated unfavorably under zero-emission mandates, which could hinder future sales.
Additionally, there appears to be a discrepancy between government timelines for the electric transition and consumer readiness. Many consumers are still attached to combustion engines, and a shift to 100% electric vehicles by 2030 seems overly ambitious, with many experts believing that 2050 may be a more realistic target.