'Major concern': UK electric van sales drop in July as industry cuts forecast

Michael Holder
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Sales of battery electric vans remain stuck in slow lane despite robust overall market and growing demand for electric passenger cars

The fledgling electric van market remains stuck in the slow lane, with UK sales dropping almost 15 per cent in July compared to the same month last year, despite rising demand for electric cars and an...

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