Fleet purchases drive September surge in EV sales

Stuart Stone
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Latest update from both SMMT and New Automotive reveal accelerating demand for EVs, despite slow rate of private registrations

New industry data has today confirmed the increased uptake of low and zero emission vehicles continued during September, as the battery EV market (BEV) enjoyed its 41st consecutive month of growth...

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