British motorists can now choose from over 100 EV models

SMMT: Halving VAT and scrapping luxury car levy on new EVs, combined with cutting public charging costs, would all help boost demand

British motorists can enjoy more battery electric vehicle (BEV) choice today than ever before, with almost a third (29.3%) of models on the new car market available as zero-emission, according to new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

There are now some 102 battery electric models to choose from, up from just 16 in 2014, demonstrating the massive industry investment in new electrified technologies to drive the transition to clean transport and net...