BMW hails huge growth global electric vehicle sales

Michael Holder
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German carmakers global EV sales climb more than 83 per cent during first quarter of 2023 compared to previous year, as Toyota unveils beefed up EV plans

BMW has reported a bumper surge in worldwide electric vehicle (EVs) sales since the start of the year, with battery cars now expected to drive its overall sales growth throughout 2023, the automotive giant...

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