Global EV Demand Rises for Second Straight Month

Key takeaways
- Global electric vehicle demand increased 6% YoY in April to 1.6 million registrations, driven by high petrol prices shifting buyers from combustion engines.
- The trend supports EV makers and related suppliers amid ongoing recovery.
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Global sales of electric cars rose again last month as fuel costs stayed high. This helps companies that make electric vehicles and their parts suppliers.
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