The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says that around 287,000 plug-in vehicles will be registered in 2021, more than from 2010 to 2019 combined.
According to the organization, battery electric vehicles are forecast to outsell conventional diesel and mild-hybrid diesel cars in 2022.
A total of 271,962 new battery electric (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) were registered between 2010 and 2019.
‘The rise is even more remarkable given that 2021 is expected to be a relatively weak year for new car registrations,’ the SMMT said in a press release. ‘The semiconductor shortage has reduced overall global car production, but manufacturers have done all they can to ensure the availability of as many plug-in vehicles as possible.’
The UK reportedly plans to be the first major automotive market to end the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars in 2030.
This story uses material from the SMMT, with editorial changes made by Materials Today.
