A plan to support electric vehicle manufacturing in the UK
Think tank: Green Alliance
Author(s): Steve Coulter
October 24, 2025
This report from UK think tank Green Alliance outlines how to secure the future of British car manufacturing through the electric vehicle transition.
Britain’s car industry faces an existential crisis. High energy costs, Chinese competition and US tariffs threaten a sector that contributes £47 billion in gross value added to the economy in 2023 and supports half a million jobs. Without decisive action, we risk losing domestic mass car production entirely.
In this policy insight, we outline a comprehensive plan to secure the future of British car manufacturing through the electric vehicle transition. From immediate interventions to cut energy costs and stimulate demand, to long-term strategies for skills development and R&D investment, we demonstrate how coordinated government action can transform challenges into opportunities and position Britain as a leader in EV technology.
