UK Faces EV Transition Challenges Amid Economic and Industry Concerns

Ford UK is urging the government to introduce incentives to boost electric vehicle (EV) sales amid industry backlash over stringent sales targets. The call comes as Ford and Stellantis announce job cuts in the UK, partly due to EV targets. Ford's Lisa Brankin emphasized the need for government-backed incentives to increase EV demand, as current mandates require a significant percentage of sales to be zero-emission vehicles. The industry argues that demand for EVs is lower than expected, leading to heavy discounting and potential job losses.