Written questions

Electric Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries

Commons · Question 3329 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Greg Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the extent to which the Electric Car Grant supports UK-based vehicle manufacturing and associated supply chains; and what steps she is taking to ensure that the scheme aligns wit

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 5 Jun 2026

The Electric Car Grant has been designed to support sustainable manufacturing, an area in which the United Kingdom is a world leader. The Department works closely with UK and other vehicle manufacturers and will continue to do so as the grant evolves. To ...