Article 5TQ3E Carmakers report booming UK sales of electric vehicles

Carmakers report booming UK sales of electric vehicles

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Jasper Jolly
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Around 190,000 battery electric cars were sold amid disruption to global supply chains

Booming electric car sales were a bright spot in a tough car market last year amid disruption to global supply chains hitting manufacturers, according to fresh data.

In its annual sales snapshot for 2021, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said carmakers sold 190,000 battery electric cars across the country last year, accounting for about 11.6% of total sales.

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