04 February 2026
The public consultation on the proposed 2030 phase-out of petrol and diesel vehicles has now
closed after a 12 week period of engagement.
The consultation formed part of the Government’s Common Strategic
Policy commitment to deliver the Carbon Neutral Roadmap.
Over the last three months, Islanders, businesses and organisations have been asked to
comment on proposals that would implement the phase-out of new and used petrol and diesel
vehicles from 2030, in line with the original Roadmap policy.
Jersey’s phase-out is intended to commence in tandem with UK’s Government’s commitment
to end the sale of new pure petrol and diesel cars from 2030, with all new cars and vans being
fully zero emission by 2035.
The UK position is important as the UK’s phase-out will directly affects the models
available from local vehicle retailers.
Deputy Steve Luce, Minister for the Environment stated:
“The phase-out of petrol and diesel vehicles is the cornerstone of our commitment to
decarbonise Jersey’s road transport; a sector which currently produces 27% of our greenhouse
gas emissions. It will not be possible for us to reach net zero by 2050 if we don’t effectively
tackle our road transport emissions, but we need to approach this transition in the right way for
the Island.
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to participate in the
consultation, including all those who attended consultation events, and the thousands of
Islanders who completed the consultation survey and shared their views.
“I understand that a petition that has been launched seeking to extend the 12
week consultation period, but it is imperative that we now get on with analysing the responses
received. Vehicle retailers and motorists alike need clarity. This will rightly take some time, but I
will be looking to make an announcement at the earliest opportunity about how we intend
to proceed.
“I want to emphasise that no final decisions have yet been taken and that we are
aware of significant shifts in international approaches to phasing-out petrol and diesel
vehicles. If there is compelling evidence to deviate from the model agreed in the Carbon
Neutral Roadmap, this will be the direction we follow.”
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