Since 1992, car sales in the UK have plummeted to their lowest levels.
Despite the rise in electric vehicles, new data from the Association of Automakers and Traders (SMMT) since World War II revealed the biggest slump of new cars since World War II.
Sales fell 29% to 1.63m. The main factor in the decline was the first lockdown that forced a car showroom to close.
“We are pleased to announce that we are committed to providing a range of services and services to delivering the most innovative and affordable experience,” said Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT. “2020 is considered a ‘lost year’ for cars, and the sector is at the expense of uncertainty about future trading terms under a pandemic-intensified shutdown for much of the year. However, with the deployment and clarity of the vaccine surrounding new ties with the EU, we must recover for a year in 2021. As manufacturers are bringing record numbers of electrified vehicles to the market over the coming months, they work with the government to encourage drivers to switch and encourage investments in world-renowned manufacturing sites and recharge the market, industry and economy. ”
Sales of electric vehicles have plummeted this year in sales of gasoline and diesel vehicles. Demand for battery electric vehicles increased by 185.9% to 108,205 units. Plug-in hybrid sales increased 91.2% to 66,877.
SMMT explained the ongoing demand for batteries and hybrid vehicles. “The market share of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) continued to increase by 122.4% and 76.9%, respectively.
“BEV recorded its third-highest registered share in history at 9.1%, while PHEV share rose to 6.8%.
Boris Johnson said in November that new gasoline and diesel-powered cars and vans will not be sold in the UK from 2030.
Norway has become the first country in the world to overtake electric vehicles that have sold overtaken gasoline, diesel and hybrid engines.
