Like diesel vehicles, the sale of all new petrol cars will also be banned from 2035. Again, though, existing petrol vehicles won't be banned from the road, and you'll still be able to buy and sell secondhand cars that are powered by petrol and diesel after 2035.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pushed the ban on petrol and diesel cars back until 2035 as he sets out the government's new green policies. Read on for all you need to know.
There is a lot of concern about the value of petrol cars after the 2030 ban. As 2030 approaches, the value of petrol cars is expected to plummet as manufacturers still offering new models for sale are likely to discount heavily.
However, we know that the rise in electric vehicles doesn't mean the death of diesel and petrol. Petrol stations are still very much needed and will still be needed after 2040.
Can I still buy or sell petrol or diesel cars after 2030? The 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars only ends the sale of new traditionally powered vehicles. That means you can continue to buy and sell used petrol and diesel cars after 2030. This also applies to hybrids.
Yes! As the 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars only impacts new cars, you will still be able to buy and sell used petrol and diesel cars after 2035. So, should you choose to change to another petrol or diesel car, as long as it's pre-loved, you can still buy another car without moving to electric or hybrids.
Certainly, there are some good lease and hire options out there that make running an electric car more affordable. But if you plan to own your car outright in the future, petrol and diesel still represent the most feasible and affordable options for most buyers.
Selling your petrol car before the ban in 2035 could save you a pretty penny or two: Dodge fuel duty: As governments aim to reduce carbon emissions, they may increase taxes on petrol and diesel, making it more expensive to fuel your vehicle.
When will diesel and petrol cars be banned? The ban on sales of new models is due to come into place in 2030, with new hybrids being given a stay of execution until 2035 on the condition their zero-emission-mode can cover a significant distance, although this distance hasn't been set by the government yet.
Through the 2030s, there will be a healthy supply of used petrol and diesel cars, including manufacturer-approved models. Supplies of liquid fossil fuels will be available well beyond 2040, although neither oil firms nor the exchequer will have much interest in making them cheap.
The Government's proposed ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been pushed back to 2035. Having been introduced in 2020, the ban was previously set to come into force in 2030.
Sri Lanka has run out of fuel, according to a report Monday in the country's Daily Mirror newspaper. The 1,100 tons of petrol and 7,500 tons of diesel the country has would not last a day, the newspaper reported, citing anonymous sources in the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Trade Union.
It goes without saying that electric cars are much more environmentally friendly than petrol cars – they produce zero emissions, which is great for air quality and climate change. Due to the government's plans to have zero emissions on the roads by 2040, you might want to get an electric car right away.
Is it worth buying a new petrol or diesel car in 2023? Electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars now suit more drivers than ever before, meaning that if you're in the market for a new car, we'd strongly suggest you see if one of those types of car would suit your needs.
If you drive fewer than 12,000 miles per year, then a petrol car is likely to be a better option, particularly if you're looking for a small or medium model. Petrol vehicles generally have a lower price than diesel cars, and require less specialist maintenance.
As the 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars only impacts new cars, you will still be able to buy and sell used petrol and diesel cars after 2035. So, should you choose to change to another petrol or diesel car, as long as it's pre-loved, you can still buy another car without moving to electric or hybrids.
No, you should not be worried about buying a car with high mileage, as long as it's in good condition. If you're concerned, ask an independent mechanic you trust to look over it first. They'll be able to give you an overall review of the car's condition before you commit.
Petrol and diesel cars remain considerably cheaper to purchase outright than their electric counterparts. In fact, the cost of electric vehicles continues to be the primary reason for their slow uptake (although this is improving of late).
The main deciding factor is price range because hybrid cars are basically just more efficient petrol cars that are better for the environment. You won't lose out on anything, especially because over time you'll likely save on fuel and maintenance – it's really just the upfront cost to consider.
Originally pencilled in for 2030, the ban will now come into force in 2035, aligning the end of combustion-engined passenger car sales with that of commercial vehicles.
However, the government has confirmed that owners of these cars will be able to purchase less problematic E5 fuel, albeit in more expensive, higher-octane super-unleaded form. The Petrol Retailers Association said in 2021: “E5 will still be available in five years' time, but only as the protection grade in 'super'.
The Government also confirmed that under the plan all hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars would also be banned from 2035. Previously, the Government said that such cars which are capable of travelling 'significant' distances on electric power would receive a five-year stay of execution.
