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Midlands Perspectives Changing On EVs

Tuesday, 21 February 2023 at 06:51

New research shows demand for Electric Vehicles is surging.

Demand for electric vehicles has taken a massive jump.

New research by DoneDeal has found demand for Premium EVs, which are less than 4 years old and worth over 30,000 euro, has risen by 268 percent in the year to January.

It also found 70 percent of motorists who ditch a petrol or diesel car plan to stick with an electric vehicle for their next purchase.

James Bourke of Mullingar Autos Volkswagen says the perception of EVs is also changing:

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