Figures show massive slump in UK sales of new electric cars

Guardian
"Campaigners say 90% drop in 2009 could be due to recession and premium prices – but government subsidy could reverse decline. ....Nearly half of the electric vehicles sold last year were the tiny G-Wiz car. The latest model has a top speed of 50mph and a range of 48 miles between charges.Rudi Schogger, managing director of Goingreen, which distributes the G-Wiz in the UK, said: "Some people might be waiting for the government grants to arrive before purchasing an EV." He added that, even with a grant, most of the new vehicles on the market will be more expensive than a G-Wiz."
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