UK car sales hit 6-year low but electric vehicles see surge in demand

The figures paint a sobering picture, but electric vehicles are enjoying an increase in popularity.

Electric vehicles are becoming the car of choice for an increasing number of drivers, but they do face challenges.Richard Newstead | Universal Images Group | Getty Images

While the bigger picture is challenging, one section of the U.K.'s automotive sector is enjoying something of a boom. Battery electric vehicle registrations grew to 37,850 in 2019, an increase of 144% compared to 2018, when 15,510 were registered. Electric vehicles are becoming the car of choice for an increasing number of drivers, but they do face challenges, not least when it comes to perceptions surrounding range and charging infrastructure.

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