The electric two-wheeled sector isn’t in the best of health at the moment. The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA) has warned that Westminster’s almost total focus on electric cars undermines two-wheeled EVs , and risks making the transition to net zero more expensive and less effective.
The MCIA claim came as it submitted evidence to the House of Commons transport select committee’s inquiry into ‘Supercharging the EV Transition’.
The MCIA argues that while billions in public funding continue to support electric cars, targeted support for low and zero-emission motorcycles and mopeds has been withdrawn, despite L-category vehicles offering one of the fastest and most affordable routes to cutting emissions, congestion, and pressure on road space.
MCIA CEO, Tony Campbell, said: “We are overlooking one of the quickest wins in the journey to net zero. Motorcycles, mopeds and microcars reduce emissions, congestion and cost right now, yet policy continues to treat them as an afterthought. A car-only strategy is not a net-zero strategy. Supporting low and zero-emission L-category vehicles alongside efficient ICE models will deliver faster and fairer results for consumers and the environment.”