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Quirino Mealha

EV sales spike nearly 50% in the EU in March amid Iran war energy fears

In a landmark month for the European automotive industry, new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations across the EU rose 48.9% in March compared to the same period last year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).

The growth comes at a moment when Europe is facing an extended period of high petrol prices due to the Iran war and the disruption of global energy supplies.

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