Proportion of new EVs registered hits highest level of the year - RAC reaction

Commenting on new industry figures that show battery electric vehicles (BEVs) took their largest share of 2022's new car market last month, RAC electric vehicle spokesman Simon Williams said:

“These figures demonstrate the demand there is for plug-in vehicles, with pure electric sales in November now accounting for one-in-five vehicles as drivers look to the benefits of low-running costs given the eye-wateringly high fuel prices that have dominated 2022.

“While the proportion of EVs registered last month was the highest of the year so far, we are concerned the rapid and ultra-rapid public charging network is not keeping pace with consumer appetite for zero-emission driving. It’s becoming clear the Government needs to turbocharge the network to ensure EV drivers aren’t let down when travelling long distances, either by a lack of chargers or by ones that aren’t working. This is emerging as one of the biggest EV issues as we are increasingly hearing reports from frustrated and annoyed drivers struggling to complete their longer journeys.”