Porsche, too, has since announced new internal combustion engine models, after the German sports car manufacturer scrapped its own EV targets. Former Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös had set the goal in 2021 to sell only battery-electric vehicles from 2030 onwards. However, his successor, Chris Brownridge, who took over the role in December 2023, sees things differently and has publicly abandoned the 2030 target. The Spectre’s weak performance likely influenced CEO Brownridge’s decision to abandon the rigid 2030 target. After all, the share of electric vehicles across all deliveries fell to 17.7% in 2025, down from a notable 33% in 2024.theguardian.co.uk, thetimes.co.uk

Source: The Times March 19, 2026 09:55 UTC