The number of plug-in electric cars registered has more than doubled in the year to the end of June. The Motor Industry Association said there were 1641 battery powered electric vehicles registered, compared with only 611 at the same time last year. Although sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles fell slightly, he expected that to change due to the clean car discount. Crawford said shipping delays meant car yards had lengthy waiting lists. "The car yards are the emptiest I've seen in the time that I've been in this job which is coming up to nine years.

Source: Stuff July 03, 2021 05:15 UTC