Carmakers report booming UK sales of electric vehicles

Around 190,000 battery electric cars were sold amid disruption to global supply chainsBooming electric car sales were a bright spot in a tough car market last year amid disruption to global supply chains hitting manufacturers, according to fresh data.In its annual sales snapshot for 2021, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said carmakers sold 190,000 battery electric cars across the country last year, accounting for about 11.6% of total sales.Vauxhall CorsaTesla Model 3Mini MiniMercedes-Benz A-classVolkswagen PoloVolkswagen GolfNissan QashqaiFord PumaKia SportageToyota YarisTesla Model 3Kia NiroVolkswagen ID3Nissan LeafAudi e-tronHyundai KonaMini MiniRenault ZoeVauxhall CorsaMG ZS Continue reading...