Experts are calling for the Government to provide clarity on a number of key motoring policies amid fears that uncertainty could be preventing drivers from investing in an electric vehicle.
The AA has called on Labour to make clear the UK's position on the future of the petrol and diesel car ban, following the European Union's U-turn on its 2035 deadline.
The EU confirmed that it would ditch its previous plan to ban the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles from 2035 after pressure from manufacturers and governments.
It will now instead require carmakers to comply with a 90 per cent tailpipe emissions reduction target, with the other 10 per cent coming from e-fuels or biofuels.
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The EU said this would allow for plug-in hybrids, range extenders, mild hybrids, and internal combustion engine vehicles to "still play a role beyond 2035".
Despite this, experts have called for Labour to make clear whether there are any proposals to perform a similar U-turn in the UK.
Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for The AA, said: "Rumours of policy changes regarding the relaxation of EV sales into 2030 and 2035, as well as the proposed introduction of pay-per-mile EV taxes are just some of the reasons would-be owners are nervous about making the switch.
"If the Government is serious about helping more people go electric, they will need to address these concerns in 2026."
Experts are calling on Labour to provide clarity on the future of the 2030 car ban
| GETTY/PAA Government spokesperson told GB News: "We remain committed to phasing out all new non-zero emission car and van sales by 2035.
"More drivers than ever are choosing electric, and November saw another month of increased sales with EVs accounting for one in four cars sold."
The spokesperson emphasised the work being done to support the transition to electric vehicles, including £7.5billion in funding to boost manufacturers and drivers.
This includes an extra £1.3billion committed in the Budget for the Electric Car Grant to help motorists save up to £3,750 off the price of a new EV.
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The latest data from the AA EV Recharge Report found that the cost of charging an electric vehicle on the public network has remained frozen over the last two months.
Drivers using the most expensive ultra-rapid chargers pay an average of £31.20 to add 80 per cent of charge.
In comparison, using a domestic charger would cost £10.40, whereas the equivalent petrol cost would be £43.74.
Mr Cousens added: "EV drivers will be pleased that they have been protected from ongoing fuel price hikes as the cost of charging remained frozen.
"The other benefit of driving an electric car is that drivers see the same prices wherever they are, rather than the postcode lottery of pump prices.
"However, the ongoing uncertainty is denying some drivers cheaper running costs.
"For those who can park on a driveway, install a home charger and set up an EV tariff with their energy supplier, they will usually be quids in."