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EV demand surge leaves car makers facing months-long waits

A rebound in electric vehicle demand, driven by rising petrol and diesel prices linked to the prolonged Iran war, has caught manufacturers off guard after they scaled back EV programmes. UK EV market share hit 30% in August, prompting warnings against weakening the zero-emission vehicle mandate.

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A rebound in electric vehicle demand, driven by rising petrol and diesel prices linked to the prolonged Iran war, has caught manufacturers off guard after they scaled back EV programmes. UK EV market share hit 30% in August, prompting warnings against weakening the zero-emission…

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