Browsing: Politics
The Politics category on EVMagz covers the political and regulatory decisions shaping the future of electric mobility worldwide. From emissions mandates and government incentives to trade disputes and industrial policy, this section tracks how policymakers and public institutions influence the direction of the EV industry.
Readers can explore in-depth coverage of EV subsidies, taxation changes, emissions regulations, infrastructure funding, import tariffs, industrial strategies, climate legislation, and political developments affecting automakers, suppliers, and consumers across global markets. The category also examines the broader geopolitical and economic implications of transportation electrification.
Whether you are an industry professional, policymaker, investor, or EV enthusiast, the Politics category delivers timely analysis and expert reporting on the policy decisions driving the global electric vehicle transition.
European and UK carmakers could receive additional time to meet electric vehicle supply-chain requirements as Brussels considers delaying tariffs linked…
The UK government is expected to reduce its electric vehicle sales targets for automakers, with reports suggesting the 2030 requirement…
Croatia has launched a €20 million subsidy programme to support private purchases of new electric vehicles, with applications opening on…
Ireland plans to expand its public electric vehicle charging network by the end of 2028, with a focus on high-power…
Switzerland Proposes Stricter CO2 Targets for Trucks and Eases Limits for Vans From 2030
By Theo Dupont
Switzerland is proposing stricter CO2 emissions requirements for newly registered heavy commercial vehicles while easing targets for vans and other…
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has supported a proposal to reduce the European Union’s 2035 CO2 emissions reduction target for…
Three European Parliament committees have adopted proposals to simplify technical requirements and testing procedures for the automotive industry, while introducing…
Thailand will increase its consumption tax on imported electric vehicles to a uniform 35% from 1 January 2027, raising the…
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on proposed cybersecurity requirements for public electric vehicle (EV) charging…
Pennsylvania has announced multimillion-dollar funding for 515 new public electric vehicle charging ports across five counties, expanding the state’s charging…
The UK government has allocated £100 million to help reduce the cost of public electric vehicle charging, with a particular…
Portugal Plans Electric Car Subsidies Covering Up to 80% of Vehicle Costs for Low-Income Households
By Nico Romano
Portugal plans to introduce a new electric vehicle incentive programme that would cover up to 80 per cent of the…
The UK Department for Transport has confirmed that Great Britain will adopt the Euro 7 vehicle emissions standard, aligning its…
A coalition of three political groups in the European Parliament has agreed to replace proposed binding electric vehicle targets for…
Japan will reduce government purchase subsidies for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles from January 1, 2027, as…
The Republic of Moldova has introduced a national eMobility programme aimed at expanding public electric vehicle charging infrastructure and increasing…
Canada will freeze fleet-wide greenhouse gas emission standards for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles at 2026 levels through the…
Two European Parliament committees have backed proposals to ease the European Union’s planned 2035 CO₂ emissions requirements for new cars,…
London Considers Requiring All Newly Licensed Ride-Hailing Vehicles to Be Electric From 2028
By Ryan Hayes
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a public consultation on proposals to require all newly licensed private hire vehicles (PHVs)…
European lawmakers are reportedly moving toward a compromise that would relax the European Union’s planned restrictions on new combustion-engine cars…