When will the ban on the sale of new cars with combustion engines happen? From 2035, all new cars that come on the market should be zero-emission and cannot emit any CO2. This is to ensure that by 2050, the transport sector can become carbon-neutral.
How long will petrol cars be around?
The petrol and diesel car ban only affects sales of new vehicles, so yes, you'll still be able to buy and sell used cars that are powered by combustion engines after 2030, and you'll also be able to buy and sell used hybrids after 2035.
What will happen to petrol cars after 2030 in UK?
All new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans are set to be banned from sale in the UK in 2030. New hybrids will be given a stay of execution until 2035, on the condition they are capable of covering a "significant distance" in zero-emission mode - a term which the Government has yet to define.
Is petrol going to be phased out?
Commercial vehicles to continue to use petrol and diesel until 2040. All new passenger cars. Commercial vehicles to continue to use petrol and diesel until 2035.