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\u201cIt would also be bad for consumers, electric cars can save the typical UK motorist between \u00a3300 and \u00a3400 per year in running costs. This is one of the few areas with net zero that actually saves people money.\u201d<\/p>\n
This morning, former Labour leader Ed Milliband claimed the policy would be a major blow to UK households.<\/p>\n
He posted on X, formerly Twitter: \u201cIf the Government delays the petrol and diesel phase-out date to 2035 it will whack UP costs on British families.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Milliband was reading from a Climate Change Committee report published in 2020 which suggested a 2030 ban could bring \u201ccost reduction benefits\u201d.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n The report claimed that cumulative costs of passenger cars are likely to be \u201clower if the end of sales is brought forward to 2030 compared to a later date\u201d.<\/p>\n The report even suggested that a 2030 ban could deliver \u201ceven larger cost savings\u201d than if introduced in 2035.<\/p>\n However, others have suggested the move could be positive for consumers with the nation not ready to make the switch.<\/p>\n Chris Green, founder and CEO of Regit said infrastructure had never been good enough to encourage many motorists to switch.<\/p>\n He therefore stressed Mr Sunak\u2019s news \u201cmade sense\u201d for most drivers who were still concerned about costs.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cToday\u2019s news therefore doesn\u2019t come as a huge surprise and although confidence of both manufacturers and motorists in any decision this Government makes will be damaged, the postponement at least makes sense for most consumers from a financial perspective as the costs associated of switching to electric were proving to be a huge barrier for many who were already grappling with high mortgage rates and rising bills.\u201d<\/p>\n
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