Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 22
22
Paragraph: 150
The switch to electric vehicles—a key component of the Government’s plan for achieving net zero—will...
Conclusion
The switch to electric vehicles—a key component of the Government’s plan for achieving net zero—will require the introduction of cutting-edge manufacturing processes to the UK’s automotive sector for the manufacture of electric vehicles and their batteries. It is estimated that up to eight ‘gigafactories’ will need to be built. Government support will be necessary to scale up the electric vehicle supply chain— in particular the manufacture of electric vehicle batteries—to enable the sector to make the rapid switch from the production of internal combustion engines to the manufacture of ultra-low and zero emission vehicles.
Paragraph Reference:
150
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
To support the UK’s EV manufacturing industry, the Government has committed £500 million over the next four years for the development and mass-scale production of electric vehicle batteries and associated EV supply chain. To support the transition to zero emission vehicles, the Government has committed £1.88 billion for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and grants for zero and low emission vehicles.