Electric and hybrid vehicle sales reach new UK market share record

Michael Holder
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Sales of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles achieved combined 14 per cent market share in March, SMMT figures show

Sales of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles together reached their highest ever volume in the UK last month, with automakers now offering more electric car models than ever in a bid to meet increasing...

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