Updated: 3 October 2023
The shift to zero-emission electric cars is gathering pace as authorities around the world act to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change. In 2020 the government announced plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. In 2023, however, it announced changes to those plans, pushing the ban back to 2035.
So where do things stand now, and what does the ban mean for you? Read on to find out.