Ford Motor Company chair and managing director Lisa Brankin has called on the government to introduce EV buying incentives and faster charging infrastructure rollout.
Her call came as the government consultation on EVs concluded with the industry waiting to see the outcomes.
“We welcome the government’s direct attention on the UK electric vehicle scheme and its initiation of a consultation with the industry.
“Now that the consultation has concluded, the time for talking is over and our industry needs urgent action.”
Brankin welcomes the government’s carbon reduction ambitions the commitment to an electric vehicle future but said there were clear problems in terms of delivery.
“These ambitions are unachievable with the current level of consumer demand. Adoption of electric vehicles isn’t happening fast enough and we risk falling short of important environmental targets while also facing costly penalties if we don’t meet targets.
“We have been very clear throughout the consultation that stronger governmental support is essential, including purchase incentives, faster charging infrastructure roll-out, and greater flexibilities in the VETS scheme to help manage the transition.
“Ford and others have invested heavily in electrification, but ambition alone won’t get us to net zero—we need decisive action now.”
