Demand for second-hand electric vehicles jumps 40 per cent

James Murray
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Demand for second-hand electric vehicles jumps 40 per cent

Latest figures from SMMT reveal one in 10 used cars sold during the last quarter were electrified models

Booming demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is extending into the second-hand car market, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The trade body yesterday...

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