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AutoTrader warns EV sales target cuts risk weakening consumer and industry confidence

By Public Technologies
  • AutoTrader warned proposed cuts to electric-vehicle sales targets risk weakening consumer and industry confidence in the transition.
  • Chief Customer Officer Ian Plummer urged the government to maintain consistent targets and provide a supportive roadmap.
  • He cited pay-per-mile EV duties from 2028 as mixed messaging that risks discouraging consumers from switching to electric vehicles.


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