Interest in Electric Vehicles Slumps by Two-Thirds: Report

A new number plate is put on a brand new Nissan electric car at a dealership in Northampton, England, on Aug. 5, 2022. Blackball Media/PA

Buyer interest in new electric cars in the UK has dropped by nearly two-thirds since the start of last year, according to new figures.

The online vehicle marketplace Auto Trader recorded a 65 percent drop in inquiries for electric vehicles last month compared with January 2022.