🚗💡 **Electric Vehicle Alert: What’s Happening on the Roads?**
The buzz around electric vehicles (EVs) just got a little buzzier – and not in the best way. November saw the smallest growth in the electric car market in almost two years. The numbers are in: 39,965 new pure battery electric cars were registered last month. That’s only a 3.6% increase from last year. Remember when EVs were the hot new thing? 📉
Overall, new car registrations dipped by 1.6% in November. The market saw its sixth drop this year, mainly due to private buyers pumping the brakes. While fleet purchases nudged up a tiny 0.2%, personal demand just wasn’t there. 🏢➡️🏠
Mike Hawes from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders isn’t thrilled. He warns, “Zero emission vehicles are climbing but this slow growth is a wake-up call. We must boost enthusiasm, not hinder it.”
And then there’s the new twist in the tale. From April 2028, drivers will pay a 3p-per-mile duty on EVs. This comes as the government faces falling fuel duty revenue. The move has sparked chatter on whether it discourages green choices and clouds hopes for a more sustainable future. 🌍⚡
Whether you’re already on the EV bandwagon or still considering the leap, it’s clear the landscape is changing. Will this affect your plans to switch? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
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