It suggests dealers are being forced to slash prices to stimulate a significant number of sales, amid a slowdown in demand for electric vehicles globally. Sales of battery-powered cars dropped by 11.3pc across Europe in March, according to industry figures.
Experts said the price cuts were positive for consumers, with high costs still regarded as the biggest barrier to more widespread adoption of EVs.
But they also underline the challenges that manufacturers face as they seek to meet new UK sales targets that came into force this year.
Under the so-called zero emissions vehicle mandate imposed by the…
