Electric vehicles have more than doubled in the north of England, according to Department for Transport figures.
The statistics were released by the Department for Transport ahead of the Transport Secretary meeting with northern leaders and mayors that took place on 24 May, as part of the Northern Transport Acceleration Council, to discuss green transport innovation.
The statistics show that EV registration numbers in the north of England rose to 74,677 in 2021. What’s more, more than a quarter of a million EVs now travel on UK roads and sales of plug-in vehicles have reached all-time highs, with 327,000 registered last year alone – a 77% rise compared to 2020.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “With a £2.5 billion cash injection, the UK continues to be a global front-runner in the switch to electric vehicles – helping drivers to save money on fuel while moving towards our net zero targets.
“I’m pleased to be meeting with colleagues to ensure the north of England has the support it needs for an emission-free transport future, as we clean up our air and support green jobs across the nation.”
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