Green number plates will drive take-up of electric cars, says Nissan

A third of motorists in the UK would be more likely to buy an electric vehicle (EV) because of new green number plates, according to research commissioned by the Nissan, manufacturer of the Leaf. The Nissan survey, carried out by pollster YouGov, found that with the introduction of green number plates, and the prospect of further incentives linked to EV ownership, 32% of people would be more likely to buy an electric car. Just 5% of respondents said they would be less inclined to do so.

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