The battery of an electric car is recharged at a roadside charging station on January 09, 2024 in London, England.
Britain is forecast to hit "peak petrol" in 2024, according to a new report, with electric vehicles (EVs) on track to assume a much bigger share of the country's car market.
The online vehicle platform estimates there were 18.7 million gasoline-powered cars on the country's roads in 2024, although this figure is expected to steadily decline to just 11.1 million by 2034.
At the same time, it is expected the number of EVs on Britain's roads will soar to 13.7 million over the next decade as affordability improves, up from 1.25 million in 2024.
"Peak petrol is a genuine landmark for the UK," Auto Trader's Ian Plummer said in the report.
Persons:
ZEV, Ian Plummer
Organizations:
Auto
Locations:
London, England, Britain