IMI supports government investigation into electric vehicles

author: FutureCar Staff    

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on the government to consider various factors as it launches a new inquiry into the electric vehicle (EV) experience. The inquiry aims to gather feedback from the industry and customers regarding the challenges they face with EVs, as the government evaluates the feasibility of its 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles.

Hayley Pells, the IMI's policy and public affairs lead, expressed full support for the UK government's ambition to transition to zero-emission vehicles. She emphasized the importance of understanding the barriers, costs, and benefits of transitioning within the proposed phase-out dates of 2030 and 2035. Pells also highlighted the significance of involving input from both the automotive sector and motorists in the inquiry.

The IMI is committed to contributing its unique insights across the automotive sector to the inquiry. It is ready to collaborate with the government, its members, and the wider industry to ensure a smooth transition to electric vehicles. Pells stressed the need for robust incentives to establish a strong EV market in the UK. While acknowledging the aggressive phase-out dates, she believes they are achievable through collective efforts, industry partnerships, and clear policy guidelines.

Pells further urged the government to address the issue of battery disposal and recycling. She emphasized that the entire lifecycle of EVs should be taken into account when assessing sustainability, highlighting the importance of finding solutions for proper disposal and recycling of EV batteries.

FutureCar Staff