Analysis suggests the growth of battery electric vehicles in the UK is lagging behind most of Europe, with only 31% growth compared to the EU’s 60.6% over the past year

The BEV market grew by 39.4% in June, according to a new industry report

Diesel car registrations dived 45.8% year-on-year, the SMMT said

The loan will support the company’s plans to invest about £2.5 billion a year to increase its BEV models

It will follow the completion of a demonstration programme, which will include three BEV trucks to be operated in separate locations across the Saia network

The new vehicles will be produced using clean manufacturing processes and made with recyclable and renewable materials