Electric car sales to private buyers fall sharply

Sales of new electric cars to private buyers fell sharply in September compared with the same period a year ago, latest figures show.

It was the 14th consecutive month of growth. The industry has been recovering from the impact of the Covid pandemic, as well as the subsequent shortage of parts - particularly semiconductors - which affected production and the availability of some models. Sales to private buyers grew 5%, but the market as a whole remains significantly smaller than it was before the Covid crisis.For company car drivers, electric cars attract a much lower tax bill than petrol or diesel models, and this has boosted their popularity.The Plug-in Car Grant, which provided discounts on the purchase price of EV's and plug-in hybrids was withdrawn last year, while an exemption from vehicle excise duty for electric cars is due to end in 2025.

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