UK Car Manufacturers Ration Petrol Vehicles to Meet Electric Mandates

Government policies require 22% of new cars sold to be electric, leading to supply constraints for petrol models.

Manufacturers face fines for not meeting electric vehicle (EV) sales quotas.
High prices and inadequate charging infrastructure deter consumers from buying EVs.
Petrol car sales are restricted to artificially boost EV market share.
Fleet operators struggle with rapid depreciation of EV values.
Calls grow for government incentives to bridge the cost gap between EVs and petrol cars.