Carbon neutrality
Due to laws passed in the UK, 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans will now be zero emission by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035
These new regulations are backed by over £2 billion already invested to expand charging infrastructure and incentivise zero emission vehicles.
The mandate provides certainty to support the economy, industry and families, and is the largest carbon saving measure in the government's net zero strategy.
Latest statistics show that electric vehicles now make up 14.5% of all new registrations.
The UK’s charging network continues to grow at pace – there are now over 50,000 public chargepoints, with 44% more than this time last year, putting the country well on track to reach 300,000 chargepoints by 2030.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions about lithium
Why is the UK government supporting lithium production projects like this one?
Securing a UK supply is essential as we progress on our journey towards Net Zero. This will protect the UK from the effects of global instability and price fluctuations. Globally, we need more lithium than is currently available, and none is currently produced in Europe, which is why the UK government is supporting our project.
Why does the cost of UK lithium production need to be competitive?
It will be important for the cost of UK production of lithium to be competitive, so that we can reliably supply customers over the long term, and justify the major investment required.
Why is a domestic supply of lithium important for the UK and EU?
Lithium pricing has been very volatile over the past few years. But as the UK and EU’s deadline to switch sales of new vehicles to EVs is only 10 years away, and the UK continues on its journey to net zero - the need for a domestic supply of lithium is projected to increase strongly.
