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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Neil Lancefield

Drop in demand for electric cars as cost of living crisis bites

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Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is falling amid the cost-of-living crisis and doubts about the Government’s electrification ambitions, new figures show.

Auto Trader said EVs accounted for fewer than a fifth (19%) of new car inquiries sent to retailers through its online marketplace last month.

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