The House of Lords has launched an inquiry into electric vehicles (EVs) and Government plans to stop the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and vans.  

The aim of the inquiry, by the environment and climate change committee, is to understand how the Government will achieve its target of decarbonising cars and vans in the UK, with a particular focus on passenger cars, as well as exploring the main barriers to doing so.

It will also seek to understand the costs, alongside the benefits, associated with banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in the UK from 2030, and Government progress towards both its 2030 and 2035 deadlines.

Committee chair Baroness Kate Parminter said: “We want to hear from the public about their experience of acquiring and using EVs in the UK, and the barriers to doing so.

“We also want to find out from industry, local authorities, and all others with an interest in decarbonising transport, what the Government needs to do to encourage greater take up of EVs ahead of their 2030 and 2035 targets.”

The committee is seeking evidence in a range of areas, including the Government’s approach to achieving 2030 and 2035 phase-out dates; the EV market; experience of using an EV; end of life disposal of EVs; national and regional infrastructure and charging issues; and international perspectives.

The complete list of questions, plus details of how to submit evidence by the deadline of 5pm on Friday, September 15, 2023, can be on the committee’s website.