Electric cars outsell diesels for first time

A heavy lift: Manufacturers are now selling more electric cars than diesel cars to buyers in Europe, according to new figures. Photo: dpa

Widespread scepticism about electric cars seems to be giving way to more acceptance in Europe, where EVs (electric vehicles) outsold diesel cars in August for the first time.

According to data from 26 European markets, a total of 151,737 new electrics and hybrids were registered last month, an on-year increase of 61%.