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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Steve Hogarty

Is the government’s EV grant working? A third of UK drivers say yes

British Touring Car champ Jason Plato is already convinced about switching to electric - (Renault)

More than a third of British car buyers say they’re more likely to buy an EV following the introduction of the government’s electric car grant, with the incentive having the biggest impact in London.

In a survey commissioned by car brand Renault, 35 per cent of UK drivers said they’re more inclined to make the switch as a direct result of the federal bunce. The effect was most pronounced in the capital, where 54 per cent of Londoners said the grant has made them more likely to go electric.

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