The UK government is preparing to consult on revisions to its 2030 electric vehicle (EV) sales targets, according to multiple reports. The move follows lobbying from the car industry and trade unions that the existing targets could expose manufacturers to penalties and threaten jobs. Several outlets say Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to overrule former EV policy positions associated with Ed Miliband, with reporting indicating the government may adopt less ambitious EV sales requirements for the rest of the decade. The coverage also notes a backlash from critics who argue that relaxing the targets would benefit overseas manufacturers, including claims that it would “aid Chinese firms.” One outlet characterizes the policy change as a reversal driven by “short-termist” concerns, while another frames it as a weakening of the UK’s EV roadmap after pressure from stakeholders. The proposed approach described across the articles centers on a formal consultation process rather than an immediate change to the targets, with the government expected to review how EV mandates and related measures fit into the wider decarbonisation plan.