Chinese vehicles helping UK drivers switch to electric cars with 'exciting and scary' sales growth

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Chinese automakers are boosting the number of electric cars available to UK drivers, as more drivers take interest in ditching petrol and diesel vehicles.The latest AA UK EV Readiness Index shows that drivers are more receptive to electric vehicles than ever before, with a "readiness rating" of 60 out of 100.This has been boosted by the impressive uptake of electric cars, with EV sales representing almost one in three new vehicles in August.The AA stated that the readiness to adopt EVs has increased for the fourth consecutive quarter, based on purchase price, charging, running costs, insurance and maintenance.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The AA praised the boost in EV sales, but noted that this is still below the 33 per cent required under the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate.It outlines that 80 per cent of all car sales must be electric by 2030, before rising to 100 per cent in 2035, when only new ZEVs will be on sale.AA President Edmund King OBE described the latest Readiness...

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