Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following any negotiations with the EU concerning the implementation of tariffs on electric vehicles, what support they are providing to the industry in relation to any possible changes to tariffs.

The rules agreed in the Trade and Co-operation Agreement were designed to reflect industry capabilities, whilst encouraging onshoring of battery supply chains. Due to unforeseen and shared external shocks, carmakers across Europe have said they cannot meet the TCA’s rules from 2024 and could face tariffs. This is a shared problem and HMG is determined to work with the EU to fix the specific issue faced in 2024. Government continues to support the UK automotive industry through the Automotive Transformation Fund, facilitating the creation of an internationally competitive electric vehicle supply chain in the UK.