Battery gigafactory group Britishvolt, the new British battery cell manufacturer that will create the fourth largest building in the U.K. and 16th largest building in the world to produce lithium-ion battery cells in the Northeast of England is stressing the importance for the U.K. automotive industry to adopt a nationally unified approach to electric vehicle roll-out.

As the world's twenty-first most populated country, it is critical that the United Kingdom decarbonizes its transport sector especially road transport. Not only must the UK do this to set an example for global emissions reduction, but it must also adhere to its legally enforceable promise under the Climate Change Act to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

In October 2020, electric cars outsold diesel vehicles in the United Kingdom for the first time, and Auto Trader currently forecasts that new electric vehicle sales will surpass new petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2025. Norway just passed this milestone, with electric vehicles now accounting for 54% of new car sales.

As Britishvolt states, manufacturers should now prioritise and compete on new parameters — battery life, efficiency, and dependability. Sustaining support for the next generation of electric cars and infrastructure is critical for reducing our country's carbon impact.

CIHT argues that as not everyone has access to a private driveway, on-street charging and charging public/private car parks will be critical for electric vehicle adoption. It is also critical to roll out charging infrastructure in an equal manner across the UK. While electric cars are a critical component of the Department for Transport's Transport Decarbonisation strategy, they alone will not accomplish the needed shift.

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