Around 190,000 battery electric cars were sold amid disruption to global supply chains

Booming electric car sales were a bright spot in a tough car market last year amid disruption to global supply chains hitting manufacturers, according to fresh data.

In its annual sales snapshot for 2021, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said carmakers sold 190,000 battery electric cars across the country last year, accounting for about 11.6% of total sales.

Vauxhall Corsa

Tesla Model 3

Mini Mini

Mercedes-Benz A-class

Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Golf

Nissan Qashqai

Ford Puma

Kia Sportage

Toyota Yaris

Tesla Model 3

Kia Niro

Volkswagen ID3

Nissan Leaf

Audi e-tron

Hyundai Kona

Mini Mini

Renault Zoe

Vauxhall Corsa

MG ZS

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