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Some 1.9 million new cars were registered in 2023, according to preliminary data.

Some 1.9 million new cars were registered in 2023, according to preliminary data.

Just 16,178 public chargers were installed last year - 44 a day, and well short of the 110 needed to hit the Governments target of 300,000 in the UK by the end of the decade.

The Government set an ambition for there to be at least six high-powered chargers at all motorway services in England by the end of 2023. However, fewer than two in five have reached this target.

Auto Traders delivers 2024 outlook for the new and used car market

Significant discounting predicted as manufacturers face slowing retail sales, new regulatory targets, and increased competition from new entrants.

British car manufacturers are to be given a three-year reprieve from Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle exports to the EU, hours after new figures showed sales of battery-powered vehicles fell by almost a fifth last month.

The EU climbed down over a looming post-Brexit cliff edge on the trade of EVs - in a huge boost for UK car makers and a move that will prevent the cost of battery models soaring in just days.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 156,525 vehicles were registered last month, up from 142,889 in November 2022.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 156,525 vehicles were registered last month, up from 142,889 in November 2022.