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EVs Just Had Their Best-Ever Month in the UK Thanks to the Fuel Crisis — with One Chinese Brand Winning Big
The Chinese-made SUV’s rise came as electrified cars took a record 196,059 registrations and pure EV sales reached 86,120, SMMT figures showed.
- In March, the Jaecoo 7, manufactured by China's Chery Group, became the best-selling new car in Britain, marking the first time a model produced in China has topped the UK sales list.
- The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported 196,059 electrified vehicle registrations in March, a record month amid an energy crisis following US/Israeli action in Iran.
- Jaecoos start at £26,245 and feature a 12.3-inch infotainment system, with all models backed by a seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty.
- Petrol-Powered vehicles remain the most popular choice among buyers, with 165,997 sold in March, while hybrid sales increased by 7.3 per cent.
- Electric vehicle registrations reached a record 86,120, a 24.2 per cent increase, while plug-in hybrid sales rose by 46.9 per cent, capturing 13 per cent of market share.
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