EV sales steering through a clean power plan

The independent Climate Change Committee's latest report brings welcome news that more people than ever are buying electric cars and installing heat pumps, a clear sign this country is powering ahead on the journey to net zero.

- David Ingham, Ripon

Electric vehicles now represent almost one-in-five new car purchases, and the number of EVs is roughly doubling every two years.

While new EVs are still slightly pricier upfront, price parity is looming, forecast between 2026 and 2028, and already secondhand EVs often cost less than petrol versions. They're also significantly cheaper to run.

Meanwhile, electric heat pump adoption surged by over 50 per cent last year, helped by government grants and relaxed planning rules.