Electric vehicle sales outpace those of diesel cars in Europe for the first time

EV and plug-in hybrid models have surged in popularity from two years ago. Picture: AP 

Electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid sales eclipsed those of diesel cars in Europe last month, with Tesla, Renault Zoe, and Dacia Spring proving popular with motorists across the continent.

While EV and plug-in hybrid models have surged in popularity from two years ago, new car sales were down overall as the global chip shortage continued.