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John McCann

Good news, EV buyers — the average price of electric cars just undercut petrol for the first time ever

A Tesla, Hyundai and Nissan EV driving on the road.
  • EVs now cost less than petrol cars, according to new data
  • Purchase price has been a major barrier to EV adoption
  • Most in-demand EV brand and models revealed — MG and Renault top charts
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