Is Phasing Out Petrol and Diesel Vehicles by 2030 Feasible for Jersey?
Jersey is committed to tackling climate change, but a requirement to begin phasing out the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 might not be practicable. While electric and other low emission vehicles are improving and uptake is growing, a 2030 deadline would move faster than the market, infrastructure and affordability allow, particularly on an island with limited vehicle supply, higher costs, and constraints on charging provision.
International comparisons show that Jersey would be moving ahead of most comparable jurisdictions. The European Union has set 2035 as its target for ending sales of new petrol and diesel cars, while many other jurisdictions, such as California, are also working to a 2035 timeframe. The United Kingdom has proposed 2030, but with flexibility and ongoing debate, and Norway’s earlier ambition is supported by decades of incentives and conditions that are not comparable to Jersey.
The right approach for Jersey is a practical, phased transition that supports Islanders to change at a pace they can afford, while continuing to invest in infrastructure and reduce emissions without creating unrealistic deadlines. Islanders are invited to participate in the public consultation, details of which can be found here: Public Consultation
About the consultation
From 2030, Jersey will start to phase-out the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles.
We want your views on this change for:
- the proposed scope
- timings
- exemptions
Your feedback will be used to inform agreement of the final policy position.
The phase-out is a key step in Jersey’s agreed response to the climate emergency as part of Jersey’s Carbon Neutral Roadmap.
Background
The Carbon Neutral Roadmap was agreed by the States Assembly on 29 April 2022. It sets out the actions that Jersey needs to reduce the Island’s greenhouse gas emissions as far as possible by 2050 and reach our net zero target.
Phasing-out petrol and diesel vehicles
Policy TR5 of the Carbon Neutral Roadmap is to phase-out the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles that are new to the Island, from 2030 onwards.
The UK is preparing to phase-out the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030.
Jersey’s phase-out will prevent specific groups of vehicles from being permanently brought to the Island, with some exemptions. Vehicles already registered in Jersey will not be affected.
Phasing-out petrol and diesel vehicles
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. 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.
Public meeting dates
You can meet the consultation team on:
- Monday 8 December 2025, 11am to 2pm at Charing Cross, St Helier
- Thursday 8 January 2026, 11am to 2pm at Coop Grand Marché, St Helier
- Saturday 10 January 2026, 9.30am to 1pm at Jersey Repair Café, Les Quennevais School, St Brelade
- Saturday 17 January 2026, 10am to 1pm at Ransoms Garden Centre, St Martin
- Saturday 24 January 2026, 10am to 1pm at Coop Grand Marché, St Peter
We have also held a series of events for:
- members of the motor trades
- motor sport organisations
- vehicle owners’ clubs
How to submit comments to the consultation
You can provide your feedback by completing the online survey.
You have until the close of business on Friday 30 January 2026 to submit your feedback.
You can also submit your response:
- by email at climateemergency@gov.je with the subject line: 2030 petrol and diesel vehicle phase-out consultation
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by post to 2030 petrol and diesel vehicle phase-out consultation, Environment and Climate, The Cabinet Office, Union Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3DN
Postal submissions must state a postal date no later Friday 30 January 2026.
If you require a printed copy of the survey, contact us by the close of business on Wednesday 21 January 2026.
Data protection
The information you provide will be processed in compliance with the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018. For further information on how we handle personal data please read the Public Engagements and Consultations privacy notice.