Dacia Spring 2021 (Image: Dacia.co.uk)

EVs to account for more than one-in-six cars acquired in 2021

Electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to account for more than one-in-six new cars acquired in 2021, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In July, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 9.0% of registrations, continuing growth in June, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) reached 8.0%. Plug-in vehicle uptake accelerated