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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Ajit Niranjan

Europe hits roadblocks in the race to switch to electric cars

An electric car sharing service in Paris.
An electric car sharing service in Paris. France has announced a social leasing scheme for EVs. Photograph: Thomas Dutour/Alamy

European countries are struggling to persuade people to switch from combustion engine cars to electric ones, experts warn.

Europe sells 10 times more electric cars today than it did just six years ago, according to the International Energy Agency, but its fleet is cleaning up too slowly to meet its climate goals. Governments across the continent are struggling with the price-tag of electric vehicles, which can cost several thousand euros more upfront than comparable ones that burn fossil fuels.

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