Car sales are on the rise, according to a new report - but there's one key factor that's leading the charge.

BYD, GWM, MG, Chery and Zeekr all appeared in the top 15 car makes for the month, with Chinese-made EVs helping grow overall car sale numbers.

Motor Trade Association CEO Lee Marshall says this proves that the market dynamics are shifting.

"I think it's a demand for EVs overall, but I think you've got a few different factors that are all playing into each other - and making something of a perfect storm." 

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Car sales are on the rise, according to a new report - but there's one key factor that's leading the charge.
BYD, GWM, MG, Chery and Zeekr all appeared in the top 15 car makes for the month, with Chinese-made EVs helping grow overall car sale numbers.
Motor Trade Association CEO Lee Marshall says this proves that the market dynamics are shifting.
"I think it's a demand for EVs overall, but I think you've got a few different factors that are all playing into each other - and making something of a perfect storm."&nbsp;
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on affordable EVs driving up car sales

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