Research: Electric vehicles already saving UK drivers £600 a year

Michael Holder
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Sales of electric vehicles continue to surge in the UK and beyond, but so does the market for SUVs | Credit: iStock
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Sales of electric vehicles continue to surge in the UK and beyond, but so does the market for SUVs | Credit: iStock

Global EV sales expected to outstrip many analysts' expectations this year, as drivers respond to soaring petrol and diesel prices

Electric vehicles (EVs) are already £600 a year cheaper to own and run than petrol or diesel cars in the UK, offering savings of up to £8,300 over the average 14-year lifespan of a battery-powered car,...

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