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<p>The Government continues to engage extensively with the automotive industry to
ensure the transition supports the sector.</p><p> </p><p>Government has already spent
over £2 billion to support the transition to ZEVs. This funding has focused on reducing
barriers to the adoption of such vehicles to support demand, including offsetting
their higher upfront cost, and accelerating the rollout of chargepoint infrastructure.
The Government’s plug-in vehicle grants, favourable benefit in kind tax rates and
generous tax incentives also remain in place to encourage the uptake of ZEVs.</p><p>
</p><p>As part of the Advanced Manufacturing Plan, the Government has also announced
over £2 billion of capital and research and development funding to 2030, to further
boost the UK’s competitiveness and unlock strategic investments in the automotive
industry.</p>
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