Electric Car Sales Surge Amidst Decline in Overall Market

Manufacturers cut prices and limit petrol models to meet net zero targets, despite challenges in EV adoption.

Electric vehicles made up 22.6% of new car sales in August, up from 20.1% last year.
Overall new car sales fell by 1.3%, with petrol and diesel sales dropping 10% and 7% respectively.
Manufacturers are rationing petrol cars and offering discounts on EVs to avoid fines for missing emission targets.
The car industry is calling for government incentives to boost EV sales and address charging infrastructure concerns.
Experts predict further discounts and incentives to encourage the mass-market shift to electric vehicles.