Global EV sales surge 25 per cent to make 2024 another record year

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Latest EV industry figures from Rho Motion reveal global EV sales are up, but regional disparities have grown

More than 17 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold globally in 2024, marking another record year for a fast-expanding market that saw sales grow 25 per cent compared to 2023. That is the headline...

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