UK BEV sales hit 30% of market in August, but government weighs relaxing 2030 targets

British electric vehicle sales reached their highest market share on record in August, surpassing all other powertrains, yet the government is considering rolling back its 80% EV sales mandate for 2030 despite sales tracking ahead of the pa

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UK BEV sales hit 30% of market in August, but government weighs relaxing 2030 targets — Image via electrek.co

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23d Electrek BEVs outsold every powertrain in August, so why is UK trying to roll back targets? — August sales numbers from the UK show a rosy picture for BEV sales, with BEVs being the most common powertrain and making up 30% of the market, up from 23% a…

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Reddit: r/electricvehicles0↑ r/electricvehicles · 23d ago · 0 comments BEVs outsold every powertrain in August, so why is UK trying to roll back targets?

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