Electric Vehicles: Batteries
2026-06-28 · Department for Business and Trade · 13938 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions his Department has had with the European Commission on Rules of Origin requirements for electric vehicles and batteries under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Answer
New rules of origin requirements for electric vehicles under the TCA are scheduled to come into force on 1st January 2027. The UK Government recognises the growing concern from industry about the potential impact of the upcoming rule changes on the automo...