06 November 2025
A consultation on the proposals for the phase-out of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030, has
opened to the public today.
The legal phase-out of petrol and diesel vehicles is anticipated to take at least 20 years, starting
from 2030. The proposals would prevent the importation and registration of all new to the Island
fossil fuel cars and small vans.
Islanders with existing petrol or diesel vehicles will not be impacted. Petrol and diesel will
continue to be available at fuel forecourts.
From 2030, vehicle retailers will still be able to sell used petrol and diesel vehicles that are
already registered locally. However, the types of vehicles that can be imported and registered
will change when the phase-out is introduced.
The importation and registration of other types of petrol and diesel vehicles, such as HGVs or
agricultural vehicles, will be phased-out after 2035 to ensure zero emission alternatives are
readily available.
The phase-out is part of the Government’s commitment to reduce Jersey’s carbon emissions to
net zero by 2050, as part of the agreed Carbon Neutral Roadmap. Currently 27% of the Island’s
emissions come from road transport, almost all of which is generated by cars.
Jersey is pursuing this change alongside the UK, where sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles
will be phased-out from 2030.
Consultation link: 2030 petrol and diesel vehicle phase-out.
The consultation is open until Friday 30 January, 2026.
The Minister for Environment, Deputy Steve Luce, said: “This is a really significant but
necessary change for Jersey. We would like to hear from Islanders to help shape the final
details of the petrol and diesel phase-out in a way that is right for Jersey, including appropriate
exemptions where these may be needed.
“I’d like to emphasise that nobody will need to surrender or scrap their vehicle. We want people
to use their existing vehicles until the end of their useful lives, before sustainably replacing
them with a zero or low emission alternative.
“I appreciate that there are concerns about end-of-life electric vehicles and batteries and how
these will be disposed of. Work is ongoing to ensure Jersey motorists can easily access
disposal and recycling facilities as part of producer responsibility for these items.
“I look forward to seeing the results of this consultation, finalising the plans, and making a
decisive step towards the phase-out of petrol and diesel vehicles to support the Island’s
transition to net-zero."
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