UK car production fell sharply in October amid industry concerns about "intense pressure" on investment in electric vehicle-making. Output of all cars dropped by more than 15% from a year earlier, mainly due to a fall in exports following weak demand, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.

Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.

Almost every electric car sold today can charge at a rate of at least 50 kW, while many operate at 100 kW or more, and some are even capable of over 300 kW. Plug into an equally powerful charger (the most powerful public chargers currently work at up to 350 kW), and your battery will fill up far more quickly than when using a less powerful charger.

Manufacturers argue that demand for electric cars has not been as high as was expected when the rules were drawn up. As a result, to avoid fines, they say they are having to discount new vehicles heavily, or subsidise rivals that build electric cars only, none of whom have a manufacturing base in the UK.

Britain said on Wednesday it would rethink the rules that force carmakers to produce more electric vehicles after the industry warned that the current plan would lead to factory closures and job losses,

UK car production fell sharply in October amid industry concerns about "intense pressure" on investment in electric vehicle-making. Output of all cars dropped by more than 14,000 vehicles from a year earlier,

The UK government faces increasing opposition from car manufacturers over strict electric vehicle (EV) sales targets, citing weak consumer demand and financial strain on the industry, BBC News reports.