UK sales of new electric vehicles hit new heights

Michael Holder
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Industry figures show new EV sales achieved a 19 per cent market share in June, fuelling hopes targets under Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate could be met

Sales of new electric vehicles (EV) continued on their upwards trajectory last month, with pure electric battery cars accounting for almost a fifth of the new car market. According to the latest figures...

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