RENFREWSHIRE has been named as one of the top 10 areas in the UK with the most electric vehicles (EVs).
The council area was ranked fourth, with 3,667 licenced EVs in 2022 per 100,000 people, in research carried out by leasing service DriveElectric.
The study found that there are 64 public EV charging devices in Renfrewshire per 100,000 residents.
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In 2022, there were 69,214 internal combustion engine (ICE) licenced vehicles per 100,000 people in Renfrewshire, the 12th most in the UK.
A spokesperson for DriveElectric said: "With more and more people in the UK committed to combating climate change, environmentally friendly practices such as electric car leasing and lowering daily energy consumption, are becoming adopted.
"Whether you prefer a certain type of car, like a hatchback or an SUV, or you have a favourite car and van brand, such as Ford or Audi, there are options for everyone when it comes to electric cars."
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