The UK will not achieve the government's target of 80% EV sales by 2030 unless incentives are made available to private buyers.
That's according to new Renault UK boss Adam Wood, who said that while the new Renault 5, priced from £22,995, can “break the glass ceiling” of mainstream electric car ownership, more is needed to achieve mass take-up.
Currently, government legislation under the zero emission vehicles (ZEV) mandate demands that 28% of a car maker's total sales are electric vehicles, rising each year to 80% in 2030. Heavy fines are dished out to those who miss these targets.
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