TThe boss of Halfords has accused the Authorities of taking a “step again” with its choice to finish the help program for plug-in vehicles.

The federal government confirmed earlier this week that it might take away the £1,500 subsidy for the acquisition of latest electrical vehicles, saying it might “refocus” funding to encourage customers of different automobiles to modify to electrics.

However the transfer has been met with anger within the trade, with Halfords chief govt Graham Stapleton saying it might delay the transition to higher use of electrical automobiles.

He stated: “Till now, we’ve got been very inspired by the federal government’s dedication to transition to electrical vehicles. Nonetheless, the sudden and full removing of the plug subsidy is a step backwards.”

“It is going to delay mass adoption at a time once we should do the whole lot we will to assist folks select greener transport choices. We’re writing to the Secretary of State for Transport to ask him to rethink.”

It got here as Halfords revealed an increase in revenue due to continued progress in its automotive and auto heart companies.

The London-listed firm reported a 50% rise in pre-tax revenue to £96.6m within the 12 months to April. That too it represented a 325 per cent improve on the £22.7 million revenue it recorded within the 12 months earlier than the pandemic hit.

Nonetheless, shares fell practically 20 p.c because the retailer warned of provide chain disruption and stated it anticipated earnings to be decrease this 12 months amid financial uncertainty.