Support for aftermarket skills for EV and ICE is critical

“The government’s announcement on 6th April 2025, outlining adjustments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and the delay to the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales, offers welcome clarity for UK automotive manufacturers and the wider supply chain,” said Sarah Sillars, Interim CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

“However, we must not let this become a reason for complacency. This change must not stop critical investment in automotive professionals across both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) technologies.”

The revised plans, which now extend the ban on new hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and ICE vans and cars to 2035, may ease pressure on manufacturers, but they also prolong the complexity of the transition, and increase the demand for a skilled, omni-competent workforce. Read More