Finding an affordable petrol car may be akin to searching for a needle in a haystack soon (Image: Getty)
Electric car sales have fell short of expectations despite the popularity of Ford’s Lightning (Image: Getty)
Any car maker that misses the target is subject to a £15,000 fine. EVs represent less than 17 per cent of the UK’s automotive sales this year.
Sander added that Ford is prepared to sell hybrids into the next decade, pending consumer demand.
No other car manufacturers have yet announced plans to restrict UK petrol sales.
