About Phasing-out petrol and diesel vehicles
From 2030, Jersey will start to phase-out the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles. The phase-out is a key step in the Island's agreed response to the climate emergency as part of the Carbon Neutral Roadmap.
Phase-out principles
There are 5 principles for the 2030 phase-out of petrol and diesel vehicles. They state that Jersey should:
- act now to reduce road vehicle emissions to ensure the Island can achieve net zero by 2050
- provide early clarity for motor traders and motorists, well in advance of 2030
- be strongly aligned with the UK's timetable for phasing-out petrol and diesel vehicles
- be proactive in setting out which vehicles can and cannot be imported to the Island
- start by phasing-out vehicles for which there are readily available low and zero emission alternatives
Reducing Jersey's road transport emissions
In 2023, 27% of Jersey's greenhouse gas emissions were produced by petrol and diesel vehicles, totalling almost 97,000 tonnes. Car journeys were responsible for just over 91,000 tonnes and remain the Island's largest source of road transport emissions.
Since 1990, Jersey's road transport emissions have fallen by 26%, a drop of almost 34,500 tonnes over 33 years. The Island needs to act now to speed up this reduction to meet our 2050 net zero emissions target.
Jersey vehicles typically have low milage and last longer than those in larger jurisdictions, such as the UK. Phasing-out the Island's petrol and diesel vehicles will take decades, so decisions need to be taken well in advance of 2050. We will confirm the final details for the 2030 phase-out in early 2026, so everyone has time to prepare.
Transitioning to lower and zero emissions vehicles will reduce the environmental impact of Islanders' road vehicle journeys, as well as reducing associated air and noise pollution. This transition has already begun. At the end of June 2025 there were just over 3,700 full electric and 4,400 hybrid road vehicles registered locally.
The UK 2030 petrol and diesel vehicle phase-out
From 2030, the UK will phase-out the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. Details of the UK phase-out were announced in 2025 following a public consultation.
Joint government response on GOV.UK
In the period to 2030, vehicle manufacturers have to increase the proportion of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles they sell each year under the
Zero emission vehicle mandate on GOV.UK
Almost all vehicles imported to Jersey originate from the UK market. The UK phase-out will directly affect the types of new vehicles that will be available to buy in Jersey from 2030.
Phase-out stages
Under the proposed phase-out, it will no longer be possible to import or register the following vehicles in Jersey for the first time.
From 2030:
new or used petrol cars
new or used diesel cars
From 2035:
new or used hybrid cars
new or used plug-in hybrid cars
new or used petrol small vans
new or used diesel small vans
new or used hybrid small vans
new or used plug-in hybrid small vans
Definitions of vehicle types
Hybrid vehicles
| These vehicles combine a petrol or diesel engine, an electric motor, and an internal battery. These vehicles cannot be plugged in to charge the battery
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Plug-in hybrid vehicles
| These vehicles combine a petrol or diesel engine, an electric motor, and an internal battery. These vehicles can be plugged in to charge the battery
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Small vans
| Vehicles under 3,500kg, for example, applicable models of the Ford Transit, Vauxhall Vivaro, Nissan NV200 or VW Transporter
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Appropriate exemptions will be agreed for each stage of the phase-out.
Used vehicles are included in the scope of Jersey's phase-out. 40 to 50% of vehicles imported to Jersey each year are used. Excluding used vehicles from the phase-out would increase the time it takes to decarbonise the Island's fleet.
Preparing for more electric vehicles
Phasing-out petrol and diesel vehicles will increase the number of electric vehicles in Jersey. We need to prepare for this change in a number of ways.
Electric vehicle charging
We need to increase the number of private and public electric vehicle charging points.
You can apply for a £700 grant to help you buy a private EV charger. This is available for individuals and businesses. Find more information on the Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive (EVCI).
The Evolve public charger network currently has over 100 charging points across the Island. This will continue to be developed over time.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) costs, charging and maintenance on gov.je
Electricity network capacity
Jersey Electricity are investing to upgrade the Island's power network. This will support the increased electrification of transport and heating.
The Big Upgrade on JE
End of life electric vehicles and batteries
We are working to ensure Jersey motorists can easily access disposal and recycling facilities for end of life electric vehicles and batteries. Vehicle manufacturers have producer responsibility for these items.
2030 petrol and diesel vehicle phase-out consultation
Between 6 November 2025 and 30 January 2026, we are consulting on the planned scope, timings and exemptions for the 2030 petrol and diesel vehicle phase-out. Your response will be used to inform agreement of the final policy position.
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