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Electric Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries

Asked by Greg SmithConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 5 June 2026UIN 3329

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the extent to which the Electric Car Grant supports UK-based vehicle manufacturing and associated supply chains; and what steps she is taking to ensure that the scheme aligns with the Government’s objective of strengthening domestic automotive production.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Electric Car Grant has been designed to support sustainable manufacturing, an area in which the United Kingdom is a world leader. The Department works closely with UK and other vehicle manufacturers and will continue to do so as the grant evolves. To date, the grant has helped over 110,000 drivers choose an electric vehicle.

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