Motion text
That this House congratulates Norway for being the first country to see the sale of EV vehicles overtake those powered by petrol and diesel; notes that 64.5 per cent of all car sales in 2021 were fully electric, whilst a further 22 per cent were plug-in hybrids; further notes that a fiscal policy based on zero per cent VAT for EVs and 25 per cent tax on petrol and diesel vehicles has incentivised the transition to greener vehicles; recognises the importance of further incentives in promoting the uptake of EVs such as no fuel tax, the ability to use bus lanes, no registration tax on the sale of used cars, free public charging and no annual ownership tax; further recognises that Norway are now looking to move to the next phase which is to promote moving from private transport to public transport and active travel; acknowledges the importance of a consistent package of incentives to boost consumer confidence; commends Norway for its EV public charging infrastructure of 17,000 charging points including 3,000 rapid chargers which means that motorists can drive to a rapid charger within 30 miles despite the mountainous and rural nature of the country with a widespread population; celebrates that Norway’s strength in renewable energy production provides cheap electricity; and calls on the Department of Transport to consider policies implemented in Norway as a means of supporting the EV transition in the UK.
Signatures (12)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
4 July 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
5 July 2022
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 July 2022
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 July 2022
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
7 July 2022
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 July 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 July 2022
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 July 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 July 2022
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 July 2022
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 July 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
5 September 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.