One electric vehicle (EV) was sold every 60 seconds in July after carmakers cut prices to attract cash-strapped drivers, industry data shows.&nbsp;

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed an 88pc year-on-year increase in the sale of battery-powered vehicles last month, as deliveries hit 23,000.

This comes after manufacturers, such as <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/04/19/tesla-profits-slip-for-first-time-since-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elon Musk’s Tesla</a>, reduced prices.&nbsp;

The SMMT welcomed the increase in EV sales but warned that “consumers must be given every possible incentive to buy”, as it called on the Government to scale up infrastructure.&nbsp;

There has been growing concern about the lack of charging capabilities for battery-powered cars across the UK, particularly for drivers embarking on long-distance journeys.&nbsp;

Last year just one new public charger was built for every 53 electric cars sold.&nbsp;

Sales grow 88pc as car manufacturers, including Elon Musk’s Tesla, reduce selling price{ai:summary}<p>Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK soared last month, with one EV sold every minute, thanks to carmakers slashing prices. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported an 88% increase in battery-powered vehicle sales compared to the previous year. However, the lack of charging infrastructure remains a concern for long-distance journeys. #economy</p>

One electric vehicle sold every 60 seconds in July after price cuts

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