[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/scotland-pushes-back-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-sales-ban-to-2032\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/scotland-pushes-back-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-sales-ban-to-2032\/","headline":"Scotland pushes back new petrol and diesel cars sales ban to 2032","name":"Scotland pushes back new petrol and diesel cars sales ban to 2032","description":"Scottish government worries that the price to run an EV is too high after the year we\u2019ve just had. The Scottish government has announced that they have decided to delay the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars until 2032. Energy Secretary Michael Matheson informed members of parliament at Holyrood that the decision was made due to concerns about the slow progress of the country’s charging infrastructure and the high cost of running an electric vehicle. The average […]","datePublished":"2023-01-12","dateModified":"2023-01-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Scotland-Petrol-Car-Ban-2032-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Scotland-Petrol-Car-Ban-2032-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/scotland-pushes-back-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-sales-ban-to-2032\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":304,"keywords":["Petrol cars","Scotland","Scotland Car Sales ban"],"articleBody":"Scottish government worries that the price to run an EV is too high after the year we\u2019ve just had.The Scottish government has announced that they have decided to delay the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars until 2032.Energy Secretary Michael Matheson informed members of parliament at Holyrood that the decision was made due to concerns about the slow progress of the country’s charging infrastructure and the high cost of running an electric vehicle.The average cost of EV fast-charging has risen dramatically over the last few months, which has contributed to the decision to delay the ban. The high cost of running an electric vehicle, coupled with the slow progress of the country’s charging infrastructure, led to the previous 2030 target of phasing out combustion-powered vehicles being deemed not viable.Image: Photo by Khunkorn Laowisit from PexelsThis latest decision is part of a new 194-page document outlining Scotland’s decarbonization plans, which include a focus on renewable energy and the elimination of fossil fuels, as well as the creation of thousands of jobs across the country.This decision contrasts with the rest of the UK, which is still committed to banning the sale of new pure-combustion cars by the end of the decade and phasing out hybrids by 2035, as it works towards a legal target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.Despite this delay, the government remains committed to promoting clean and sustainable transportation for the benefit of the environment and the public.While charge points seem rather scarce in current times, it\u2019s hard to imagine that in 7 years’ time, our whole country will be fit to phase into a world of strictly EVs – but do we think that Scotland\u2019s delays will influence more UK government decisions? 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