The UK’s used electric vehicle (EV) market is accelerating, with recent data showing a 57% year-on-year jump, marking over 53,400 EVs sold in just one quarter. EVs now claim 2.7% of the used car market, spurred by government initiatives and innovative schemes like Octopus Electric Vehicles’ salary sacrifice. While petrol and diesel cars still dominate, hybrids and plug-in hybrids are also seeing strong sales growth, reflecting an ongoing shift to greener transportation. Industry voices stress that a stable supply of new EVs is essential for the secondhand market’s future.
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