March 5 Reuters New car registrations in Britain rose more than 10 from a year earlier, recording the best February in two decades, preliminary industry data showed on Tuesday.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders SMMT also said market share of battery EVs reached about 17 last month and the industry body called for fairer EV taxation ahead of the country39;s budget due on Wednesday.

Britain had sold its one millionth battery EV in January.

SMMT final figures for the month are due to be published at 0900 GMT.

Reporting by Richard Rohan Francis in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri

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