The Tesla Model 3 has become the most popular battery electric car on British roads after a surge in sales, as the race to dominate the car industry’s new era heats up. Sales of battery electric cars have continued to surge, albeit from a low base. Battery electric cars accounted for 8.4% of total sales in May, according to figures published on Friday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK car lobby group. Traditional carmakers have offered a slew of new electric models, although Schmidt said the Tesla Model 3 would probably be the most popular UK model for a “relatively long period” because of its narrow product range. An electric car model will have to garner as many as 500,000 UK sales to make the top 10.

Source: The Guardian June 06, 2021 15:54 UTC