Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact on UK automotive exports to the European Union of the 10% tariff that may apply to electric vehicles that do not meet Rules of Origin requirements from 1 January 2027.

New rules of origin requirements for electric vehicles under the TCA are scheduled to come into force on 1st January 2027. We are aware of the understandable and growing concern from industry about the potential impact of the upcoming rule changes on both EU and UK sides of the industry. We are engaging with the European Commission and the UK automotive sector on the issue to ensure a mutually advantageous solution. That includes, as a priority, looking to finalise joint guidance on the origin requirements related to Cathode Active Material.