THE upcoming ban on petrol and diesel cars in 2030 has been pushed back by the Scottish governments.
MSPs have decided to push back the switch by two years to 2032.
MPs in Scotland have concerns over EV charging and running costs
As reported in The Times, speaking at Holyrood yesterday energy secretary Michael Matheson said that charging and cost were the reasons for the delay.
Ministers have concerns over how long Scotland’s charging infrastructure is taking to progress.
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There are also question marks over how much it now costs to buy and run an electric car, especially after recent energy price hikes.
It comes as part of a 194-page document outlining Scotland’s plans to cut carbon emissions.
It includes a planned push for renewable energy to power the nation and a move away from fossil fuels at the same time.
The rest of the UK intends to stick to the 2030 deadline, which will see the end of new petrol and diesel cars for sale.
It is understood Scotland intends to stick to the UK-wide 2035 deadline for a ban on plug-in and full hybrids.
The EU has already approved plans for a ban on fossil fuel cars by 2035, although some countries have pushed back.
These include Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and Germany.