EVs could outpace new oil and gas licences in cutting fuel imports, analysts say
Electric vehicles could cut imports for petrol and diesel as much as granting new licences for UK oil production would and outpace it after 2030, according to energy analysts.
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) said there are already about one million electric cars on British roads and a further 5.3 million are expected by 2030.
Starting this month, the Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle mandate requires carmakers to sell
