The Tesla Model 3 was the second most popular new car in 2021 in the U.K. The automaker reportedly said its Model S Plaid has an estimated range of 396 miles (approximately 637 kilometres). With 190,727 new battery electric cars registered last year, CNBC said The SMMT describes 2021 as being the “most successful year in history for electric vehicle uptake.” More new BEVs were registered in 2021 than over the previous five years combined. (Source: CNBC) Read the original story…
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