'There's never been a better time to go electric': Two-in-five new car models now fully electric, SMMT says

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The number of electric models on the market has risen again, but trade body warns more support is still needed to help the industry meet the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate

UK drivers now have more than 130 fully electric models to choose from, with two in five models on the market now battery electric vehicles (BEV), according to the latest updated from the Society of Motor...

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