Sales of EVs now second only to petrol models

Lack of chargepoint provision remains a barrier to EV uptake, says SMMT

The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The sector’s second half year performance was not enough to offset the declines recorded during the first half of 2022. Despite underlying demand, pandemic-related global parts shortages saw overall registrations for the year fall -2.0% to 1.61 million,...