CleanTechnica: "EVs take 33.9% share in the UK - Tesla takes two of top three." Hot off the press, February's auto market saw plugin EVs increase to a 33.9% share in the UK, up some 24.8% year-on-year. "Battery EVs [BEVs] grew in volume by 42% YoY, with plugin EVs close to 20% growth." Their leading brand was Tesla, with a 18.5% share of the market. While I have a different make + model of BEV, I separate my absolute aversion to Elon Musk from my respect for these largely well-engineered cars, in part because I have a number of friends who drive these vehicles. It should be noted that "a few brands were at a very low ebb last February, and reappeared in decent volume this February (especially Mini, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Ford, and Renault) each contributing at least 500 extra units (>1,000 in the case of Mini and Volkswagen)." Also important that there is 'currently an expected pull-forward of BEV sales ahead of April’s introduction of the “expensive car tax” (applying to BEVs for the first time).' As an aside, February additionally saw a record low market share of diesel-only vehicles, at just 5.0%, down from 5.9% YoY. I just wish the US had these kinds of share numbers, but there is hope: if you look first at the mother in the photo + then at the pie chart, realize that what you are looking at is Mom & Apple Pie. What could be more American?
