Cinch: Used EV sales overtake diesels for first time

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New figures from online used car retailer show electric vehicles now account for more car sales than diesels

Electric vehicles (EVs) are now outselling diesel models on one of the UK's most popular auto trading platforms. According to new data released yesterday by online used car retailer Cinch, 16 per cent...

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