SMMT: EV demand up 10 per cent, as sales of petrol and diesel models fall

James Murray
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SMMT: EV demand up 10 per cent, as sales of petrol and diesel models fall

Latest figures show zero emission models accounted for nearly 23 per cent of the market for new cars in August

The UK's electric vehicle (EV) market has continued its impressive run of form, with industry figures today confirming sales of new zero emission models rose 10 per cent year-on-year during August...

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