Slower sales but March EV stats still soar
EV figures passed the 20,000 milestone in March statistics newly released by the Ministry of Transport.
In fact, EV registrations totalled 20,305 for the month – up 468 on February’s 19,837.
That represents a slight decline based on previous months where the rises have been around the 500 plus mark, probably attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions – especially the lockdown from March 25.
Used light pure electric registrations make up much of the total with 10,980 in March – a 223 increase on February’s 10,767.
New light pure electrics went up 144 from 4133 in February to 4277 in March, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) rose more than 50 in both the new and used categories.
New light PHEVs reached 3140 – 58 up on the previous month’s 3082, and used light PHEVs recorded 1727 registrations – an increase of 52 on February’s 1675.
Heavy EVs increased by just the one in March, moving to 181.
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How can “March EV stats still soar” when they are the lowest they have been for a year?