Range of electric and hybrid cars for sale in EU to triple by 2021

Michael Holder
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European car buyers will have 214 electric and plug-in hybrid models to choose from as carmakers race to capitalise on demand

European car buyers will soon have a wealth of different electric models to choose from, with the number EVs offered by automakers set to triple within the next three years thanks to a €145bn investment...

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