Has UK EV sales growth really stalled?

Cecilia Keating
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Has UK EV sales growth really stalled?

BusinessGreen explores why EV sales appeared to slow during 2023 - and how industry and policymakers might respond

2023 marked the first time since electric vehicle (EV) sales moved into the fast lane that zero emission vehicles' share of the auto market fell. Data published late last week by trade body the SMMT revealed...

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