After an expected delay in the UK’s target to ban new ICE vehicle sales, Ford says prolonging it any further will risk the country’s transition.
Ford says UK 2030 ICE car ban delay will be a mistake
“Our business needs three things from the UK government: ambition, commitment, and consistency,” Lisa Brankin, Ford UK’s managing director, said in a statement Wednesday.
Brankin added, “A relaxation of 2030 would undermine all three.” The statement comes as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to delay some of the government’s clean energy policies this week.
Ford’s UK chair argued pushing back the 2030 timeline would be a mistake. “This is the biggest industry transformation in over a century, and the UK 2030 target is a vital catalyst to accelerate Ford into a cleaner future,” she stated.
The potential delay comes only three years after the government announced its intentions to transition to new electric cars and van sales by 2030.
Ford has already invested £430 million ($533 million) into its UK development and manufacturing facilities. The company says it has “further funding planned for the 2030 timeframe.”
Ford’s Halewood plant (Source: Ford)
In 2021, the American automaker announced that 100% of its passenger vehicles in Europe will be all-electric by 2030. Ford increased its investment to £380 million ($471 million) in its Halewood plant last year to build EV components and support the shift.
“We need the policy focus trained on bolstering the EV market in the short term and supporting consumers while headwinds are strong: infrastructure remains immature, tariffs loom and cost-of-living is high,” Brankin said.
Ford electric Explorer (Source: Ford)
Ford unveiled the electric version of the Explorer for Europe in March, its best-selling SUV. The electric Ford Explorer is expected to start at around 45,000 euros ($49.5K) and will roll out next summer.
Credit: Ford Motor Europe
The automaker plans to have nine electric models in its European lineup by 2024, including four passenger vehicles and five commercial vans. Passenger EVs include an electric Puma, Explorer, Mustang Mach-E, and a sports crossover.
Electrek’s Take
Brankin has a point. Delaying the ban any further would likely risk the transition altogether. Not only that but also the UK auto industry.
Automakers and other companies are already investing heavily in the transition, and a delay would only set back the progress.
What’s needed is further investment, as Brankin explains, in infrastructure and other measures to bring down the high cost of living. The UK has struggled to keep up with other key auto markets in attracting EV and battery plant investments. A delay will only set it back further.
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You can save up to $7,994 on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus station + bundles at new low prices for Prime Day starting from $2,564
As part of its ongoing Prime Day Sale running through July 13, Anker SOLIX is dropping the prices lower than ever on its new F3800 Plus Portable Power Station starting at $2,564.05 shipped, after using the promo code PDSG5OFF at checkout for an extra 5% in savings – plus, you’ll be getting a free protective cover to boot! We saw this model drop from its $4,799 MSRP to hit a short-lived former $2,649 low in the brand’s early Prime Day sale, which is getting beaten out here by $85. It’s also beating out its current Amazon pricing of $2,699 (usually keeping between $2,999 and $3,899), with the combined 47% markdown here giving you a massive $2,235 in savings at the best new price that we have tracked. And don’t forget about all its bundle options we’ve collected below that are also down at new lows through the weekend.
Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus, as well as its standard F3800 predecessor, are the brand’s largest expanding backup units that start at a sizeable 3,840Wh LiFePO4 capacity, with further investments bolstering that capacity up to a 26,900Wh maximum (when six batteries are attached). It has 15 output port options to connect devices, appliances, and vehicles – with the latter being covered by the L14-30R and TT-30R ports for EVs and RVs. You’ll get up to a steady 6,000W power output normally, while it can surge as high as 9,000W when needed. That output even expands when two stations are paired together, raising the rate to 12,000W for home backup coverage.
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In terms of recharging, the F3800 Plus brings an additional method to the table with its 6,000W input it can receive from a gas generator, while its solar input max has increased to 3,200W (from 2,400W). Of course, there’s also the usual AC outlet charging and more to keep it juiced up and running.
***Note: these prices below haven’t had the extra savings factored in yet, so don’t forget to use the promo code PDSG5OFF at checkout to score the very best deals!
Anker SOLIX’s Prime Day F3800 Plus standard deals/bundles:
Save space or double up with GE’s 2-in-1 smart combo electric washer/ventless heat pump dryer at its $1,750 low
As part of its Black Friday in July Sale, which is running parallel to Amazon’s Prime Day Sale event, Best Buy is offering a returning low price on the GE Profile 4.8 Cubic-Foot Smart Combo Electric Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump down at $1,749.99 shipped, which is beating out the brand’s direct pricing by $249. While it usually goes for $2,900 at full price, at Best Buy it’s been more recently fetching $2,700, with discounts having kept the costs between $2,000 and $2,200 in 2025. The last time we saw prices fall this low was during Best Buy’s Black Friday sale, with this being the first time it showed up in the new year with $950 in savings at the best price we have tracked.
Lectric’s Better Than Prime Sale offers up to $654 in free gear with e-bikes starting from $799
Lectric’s Better Than Prime Sale is in full swing with up to $654 discounts across its e-bike lineup, which includes the preorder deal on the new XP Trike2 and increased bundles on the new XP4 e-bikes. Sadly, if you were hoping to score the XPedition 2.0 Dual-Battery Long-Range Cargo e-bikes, they are out of stock following the July 4th sale, but the brand has since restocked another popular model, the XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes that come with $336 in free gear at $1,299 shipped. The bundles are the same as the last few sales we’ve seen, which would normally run you $1,635 in full were it not for the usual savings – not to mention the $200 off option for a spare battery to double its range (found on its landing page). All-in-all, you’ll be getting a steel-encased rear cargo rack, fenders to go over both tires, an Elite headlight upgrade, and a suspension seat post. Head below for more on this and the other models seeing savings during this limited-time event.
If you want to learn more about this model or get the full rundown of e-bike deals we’re seeing during this sale, be sure to check out our original coverage here.
Power outdoor adventures with EcoFlow’s stations and bundles at up to 62% off in Prime Day savings starting from $199
EcoFlow’s Prime Day Sale is in full swing and lasting through July 11 with up to 62% off its power stations and solar generator bundles – plus, there’s extra savings to score using the promo code EFPDAFF5 at checkout for an additional 5% off your order. Among the many units we’re seeing at some of their lowest rates, a notable standout to cover your trips into the wilds, jobsites, and emergency needs is the DELTA 2 Max Solar Generator bundle that comes with a 500W solar panel (4 x 125W) for $1,281.55 shipped, after using the promo code. This newer package would usually run you $2,699 at full price, with it only available directly from the site. At Amazon, the closest matching bundle you can find gives you the station with a 400W panel for $1,279, meaning you’re getting the brand’s largest portable panel for just $3 more. The combined 53% markdown here gives you $1,417 in savings at the best price we have tracked. Head below for more of the best deals we’re spotting during this sale.
If you want to learn more about this power station or get the full lineup of power station, solar generator bundles, and add-on accessory savings, be sure to check out our full coverage of the sale here.
Let Aiper’s Surfer S2 robot worry about skimming your pool while being powered by the sun at new $280 low
As part of its ongoing Prime Day event, the official Aiper Amazon storefront is offering its popular Surfer S2 Robotic Solar Pool Skimmer at $279.99 shipped. It carries a $400 MSRP, but at Amazon, we’ve been seeing it keep down at $340 lately, with discounts usually taking things to $320, and one previous discount to $300 from last month. Today’s deal brings you a new all-time low, giving you $120 off its price tag for the best deal we have tracked.
Jackery’s full Prime Day Sale with up to 65% discounts, bonus savings, free gifts, and more sees return and new lows from $89
Jackery has switched over to its full Prime Day Sale through July 11 with up to 65% discounts on power stations, solar generators, and more – plus, there are extra savings, limited stock free gifts, and membership benefits too. Among the offers this time around, we’re seeing returning and new low prices on Jackery’s new HomePower 3000 Portable Power Station and its bundle options, starting from the station on its own at $1,614.05 shipped, after using the promo code PRIME5 at checkout for an additional 5% off, which beats out the Amazon pricing by $85. This new model (also known as the Explorer 3000 v2) hit the market back in May carrying a full $2,499 price tag, and which discounts brought down to $1,699 for the first time during the early Prime Day Sale. That low price is returning here, with the extra 5% savings making things all the better for a second chance at the best pricing we have tracked, saving you $885 in the process.
If you want to learn more about this all-new power station, or browse the full lineup of deals we’re seeing during this sale, be sure to check out our full coverage here.
Greenworks’ Pro-tier 2,700 PSI electric pressure washer falls to new $285 low for Prime Day, more
As part of its ongoing Prime Day deals event, Amazon is offering the Greenworks Pro 2,700 PSI Electric Pressure Washer at $284.99 shipped, which is beating out the brand’s direct pricing by $15. It normally fetches $400 at full price, with discounts having kept above $320 before this week. It fell to $300 at the beginning of Prime Day, but has since dropped lower to this new all-time low price. You’ll be saving $115 off the going rate while the savings last, upgrading your outdoor cleaning game at the best price to date.
If you want to learn more about this model’s capabilities, as well as browse the lineup of electric pressure washer deals we’re seeing, be sure to check out our original coverage here.
The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.
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Volkswagen Group‘s global EV deliveries surged by about 50% in the first half of 2025 year-over-year, with 465,500 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) delivered globally by the end of June.
That’s a 47% jump in BEV deliveries from 317,200 in the first half of 2024. BEVs made up 11% of Volkswagen Group’s total global sales, up from just 7% a year ago.
Europe saw the biggest growth in BEVs in H1 2025, where deliveries nearly doubled, up 89%. The US saw solid gains too, with a 24% increase. China was the outlier, with BEV sales slipping 34%, thanks to stiff competition from domestic brands. Even so, Volkswagen Group remains the BEV market leader in Europe, holding onto a 28% share. “One in five vehicles we delivered in Western Europe is now purely electric,” noted Volkswagen Group’s Marco Schubert.
Plug-in hybrids saw a solid boost, too. Volkswagen Group delivered 192,300 PHEVs worldwide in the first half of the year – a 41% jump from the 136,800 sold during the same period in 2024. The latest wave of second-gen PHEVs, with all-electric ranges of up to 143 km (about 89 miles), is helping drive that demand.
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VW Group reports that its best-selling BEVs globally are:
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Nissan is already pulling back production plans for the new LEAF, which is set to launch later this year. As it scrambles to turn things around, this could further complicate Nissan’s recovery plan. And there’s even more going on behind the scenes.
Nissan scales back new LEAF EV production plans
The new LEAF is expected to be one of the most significant factors in Nissan’s comeback. In May, Nissan announced plans to reduce its global workforce by around 15% and close seven plants as part of its restructuring.
Last week, it began talks with workers at its Sunderland, UK, plant, where the new LEAF will be built, over voluntary retirement.
According to a new report from Japan’s Kyodo News (via Reuters), Nissan is already cutting production plans for the next-gen LEAF ahead of its launch later this year. The report cites a shortage of rare earth minerals due to China’s new export restrictions.
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No specific details were mentioned, but a separate Automotive News report claims Nissan is also delaying two EVs that were scheduled to be built at its Canton, Mississippi, plant.
2026 Nissan LEAF (Source: Nissan
An internal memo revealed it would delay production by around 10 months. Nissan cited “recent slowing EV demand in the US,” thanks to the Trump Administration eliminating the federal tax credit.
It will now begin production of the Nissan-branded model in November 2028 and the Infiniti-branded version in March 2029.
2026 Nissan LEAF (Source: Nissan)
Nissan spokesperson Kyle Bazemore said, “We’ve made the strategic decision to slightly adjust the production timeline for our EVs at the Canton plant.” It looks like Nissan is adjusting more than just that.
Adding to that, Nissan suspended production of three vehicles made in the US, according to a report from Nikkei on Wednesday. Nissan halted production of the Pathfinder and Murano at its Tennessee plant in May, as well as the Frontier pickup, which is built in Mississippi.
Electrek’s Take
As part of its recovery plan, Re:Nissan aims to cut costs by 250 billion yen as it seeks to return to profitability by the end of fiscal year 2026.
However, if it continues to delay production, Nissan will only fall further behind. The Japanese automaker is already losing market share to EV giants like BYD due to its aging vehicle lineup.
The new LEAF is expected to be a key growth driver over the next few years, with significant improvements in range, style, and charging capabilities. Facing a shortage, how many LEAFs will Nissan be able to build?
Nissan is the latest automaker to adjust its EV plans following Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Honda recently canceled plans to launch its three-row electric SUV in the US.
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