UK electric car sales hit record high in September

Michael Holder
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Campaigners praised the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate for driving down costs and boosting sales, but SMMT warns 2024 targets are still at risk of being missed

UK electric car sales recorded their best ever month in September with over 56,000 new zero emission vehicles registered, but fears remain within the industry that manufacturers will struggle to meet legally...

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