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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 23 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 October 2023. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Electric Vehicles: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of trends in the price of electric cars (a) in 2022-2023 and (b) predicted for 2023-24.

Answer

The cost of electric cars is projected to fall rapidly over the next two to three years as energy prices normalise and electric car production costs continue to fall. DfT forecasts are that by 2026, a typical fully electric car will cost the same to lease and operate as an equivalent petrol car, once lower running costs are considered. From 2027 onwards the forecast is that it will be cheaper to lease and operate a fully electric car than a petrol equivalent.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
203843
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Electric vehicles Prices
Link
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