Pressure is mounting for UK motorists to ditch their fossil-fuelled cars and go all-electric. But with more electric cars on the market today than ever before, it can be difficult deciding which is right for you. The number of electric car sales in the UK remains relatively small compared to diesel or petrol cars , but the market is rapidly growing as focus shifts to reducing emissions. The UK Government has pledged that by 2030 at least, half of all new cars sold will be electric or hybrid, with the aim of eliminating sales of fossil-fuelled cars completely by 2040.
Both all-electric cars and hybrid models have seen a substantial rise in popularity compared to five years ago, while diesel cars have become less popular due to their higher carbon footprint.