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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Steve Fowler

HISTORICAL FACTS: New ev sales hit record high as diesel costs soar | History Defined

Britain’s electric car market has just had its busiest month yet, with almost 100,000 new EVs registered in September 2026.

The new figures, which show the Chinese-made Jaecoo 7 was the best-selling new car in September, were announced as the average price of a litre of diesel in the UK passed £2 for the first time on Friday.

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