- Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) reached a new record in the first quarter of the year, driven by increased consumer choice and the appeal of lower running costs compared to petrol vehicles.
- The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported a 32 per cent surge in full Battery EV sales, totalling 86,943 units, though they still represent 4.3 per cent of the used car market.
- Industry experts, including SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes, noted a record demand for used electric vehicles, attributing it partly to high fuel prices and urging policy support to maintain this momentum.
- Rising petrol costs, exacerbated by global political situations, have made EVs cheaper to recharge and run than traditional fuel cars, prompting more consumers to switch.
- New EV sales saw a significant 59 per cent surge in April, as drivers increasingly opt for electric vehicles to save hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds annually on ownership and running costs.
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