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Ultra-low emission vehicles count for almost 1 in 7 new car sales in 2021

Ultra-low emission vehicles count for almost 1 in 7 new car sales in 2021

The government has announced that “the UK is at the forefront of the electric revolution as nearly 1 in 7 new car sales so far in 2021 have a plug”.

Ultra low emission vehicles account for more than half-a-million cars on UK roads – a ‘landmark figure’ which has been revealed ahead of the UK hosting the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said, “As hosts of COP26, we want to drive decarbonisation on the global stage, which is why we’re going further and faster to make the journeys of our future as clean as possible.

“With news that the half-a-million milestone has now been met, together with the UK now having the second largest EV market in Europe, it’s clear that the shift to green motoring is accelerating at speed”. 

The government has been working to encourage electric vehicle (EV) uptake by expanding its plugin car, van and truck grant to make more EV models more affordable, as well as lowering the cost of batteries so that manufacturers can improve the range of EVs, and working to improve the UK’s charging infrastructure. The Department for Transport said in their announcement that “today, a driver is never more than 25 miles away from a rapid chargepoint anywhere along England’s motorways and major A roads”.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes said, “The automotive sector is transforming the way we drive, investing billions in ever greener and cleaner vehicles across the range, with 1 in 4 available models now capable of being ‘plugged in’.

“Over half-a-million people are already convinced by the incredible driving experience and we hope millions more will make the switch as Britain strives to become the best place to build, buy and drive electric vehicles”.

We at Marshall Leasing are always interested in the latest news about ultra low emission vehicles and trust that you find this information useful. If you would like to find out more about how we can help you to make the switch to an electric vehicle, please contact us by emailing info@marshall-leasing.co.uk or call us on 01480 414541.

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