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I'm wondering if Sunak's changing the switch over date to 2035 is due to pressure from the EU, and VAG/Stellantis who are struggling to produce competitive EVs. Only today we saw prototypes of Hyundai's €20k car being tested, while VAG's €25k car is still 2025 at the earliest.

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Sep 20, 2023·edited Sep 20, 2023

Given most EVs are still supply limited, the reduction in deliveries to private buyers is almost certainly the car industry reacting to fleet buyers unhappiness about being out bid by private buyers last year. Obviously VW has its own problems, but they are due to design issues and competition from other VAG brands

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