Written question asked by Jack Rankin (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Roads: Standards
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what comparative assessment she has made of the impact of (a) electric and (b) petrol cars on road surfaces.
- Answer
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Research suggests that the overall road wear effects caused by electric cars are relatively small. This is because wear and tear on roads is dominated by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and buses, with a much smaller impact from cars of any type.
In addition, while electric vehicles (EVs) can be heavier than equivalent petrol or diesel vehicles, on average, passenger cars have been increasing in weight for many years. This trend has been driven by consumer choice and improving safety features for passengers. Many petrol and diesel cars are as heavy as EVs.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 5611
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Standards Roads
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- 2026-06-11 17:36:53 +0100
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