'Every reason for drivers to make the switch': EV sales soar again to secure 26 per cent market share

James Murray
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'Every reason for drivers to make the switch': EV sales soar again to secure 26 per cent market share

Industry confirms demand for electric vehicles rose 14 per cent year-on-year in August, once again providing the main bright spot for the UK's auto market

Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for over a quarter of new car registrations last month, as demand for zero emission models continued to climb following the launch of the government's new grant scheme...

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