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Chinese EVs flood UK market as drivers ditch big brands for cheaper imports

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Chinese electric vehicles have been flooding the UK market as drivers increasingly opt for cheaper models from abroad, new figures suggest.According to reports, the share of Chinese brands in the plug-in car market has surged to around eight per cent, up sharply from just 2.7 per cent four years ago.

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The report means roughly one in every 13 plug-in vehicles on UK roads now comes from a Chinese manufacturer, according to analysis by LeaseCar.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Online interest has also exploded alongside sales.

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Searches for "Chinese EV" have rocketed from just 1,000 a month in early 2023 to 364,000 by February this year, showing curiosity is rising even faster than registrations.

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One of the standout success stories is BYD, which has rapidly grown its presence in the UK.

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