Nearly 8,300 low-emission vehicles now registered in Nottingham

By Adam Care, Data Reporter

Published 31st Aug 2023, 15:28 GMT

More drivers in Nottingham are switching to low-emission vehicles, new figures show, as cities look to introduce penalties for drivers who contribute to polluting the atmosphere.

Undated file photo of an electric car being charged, as the UK Government appears less likely to meet its net zero targets since it became more transparent on its plans, its climate advisers have said.

placeholder image — Undated file photo of an electric car being charged, as the UK Government appears less likely to meet its net zero targets since it became more transparent on its plans, its climate advisers have said.

But the RAC said the high up-front cost of electric vehicles – the most popular low-emission vehicles – was still putting many people off buying them, despite their lower running costs.

New figures from the DVLA show there 8,328 low-emission vehicles were registered in Nottingham as of March 2023 – up from 116.79 the year before, and 110.67 in 2018.