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New car sales surge in UK amid electric vehicle revolution

New car registrations in the UK increased by 11.7 per cent in July, marking the eighth consecutive month of growth, with a total of 156,571 vehicles registered according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) was a significant driver of this growth, rising…

The Independent UK

Demand for EVs drives new car market to eighth consecutive month of growth

Some 156,571 new cars were registered last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.

Evening Standard

Electric cars hit record 30 per cent share of UK new car market as fuel prices give EV buyers a nudge

June was the strongest month for electric car sales so far this year, with the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 topping sales charts, while Leapmotor B10 and Jaecoo E5 also prove popular with leasing drivers

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Electric car sales boom not enough to meet UK’s green vehicle targets, industry expert warns

More motorists are switching to electric vehicles due to rising fuel costs

The Independent UK

No, EVs haven't overtaken combustion cars in the UK — here's what the latest sales data actually shows

Battery EVs have overtaken petrol cars in UK sales for the first time, but the milestone doesn't mean electric vehicles have eclipsed all combustion-powered models just yet.

TechRadar

UK car industry issues warning over electric vehicle targets

Pure battery electric vehicles currently account for only 23.9 per cent of the new car market during the first five months of this year

The Independent UK

UK car sales hit post-Covid high for May as Chinese EV makers gain ground

Registrations up 7% in the month, with battery EVs recording fastest growth and Tesla jumping 45% as motorists look to cut fuel bills

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Boost in demand for EVs sparks strongest May for new car sales since 2019

A resurgence in private buyers was a major factor in last month’s year-on-year increase.

Evening Standard

Used electric car sales hit record high as buyers hunt for cheaper EVs

Used EV sales up 32 per cent as more drivers went electric in early 2026 and more affordable battery cars reach the second-hand market

The Independent UK

Electric vehicle sales hit new record as buyers look to cut back on petrol costs

EVs are now cheaper to recharge than a petrol vehicle is to fill up after fuel price increases

The Independent UK

Two million electric cars are now on UK roads – but still missing government EV targets

New car sales bounced back in April as EVs hit a major milestone, while the Renault 5 became Britain’s best-selling electric car

The Independent UK

UK electric car sales leap ‘could be hit by Iran war inflation and energy price rises’

BEV sales jumped nearly 60% in April, taking total electric car registrations to more than 2m, says SMMT

The Guardian - UK

Fall in vehicle production last month

EU demand for UK-built cars, rose for a fourth consecutive month, said the SMMT.

Evening Standard

EVs just had their best-ever month in the UK thanks to the fuel crisis — with one Chinese brand winning big

March was the best month ever for EV registrations in the UK — with Jaecoo and BYD breaking records.

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Evening Standard

Electric car sales hit record high in March while fuel prices surge again

Battery electric car registrations totalled 86,120 in March, a jump of 24.2% compared with the same month last year and a new record high.

The Guardian - UK

UK car production falls 17% as industry warns of ‘worrying’ decline

Weak demand and global trade pressures hit ouput, with energy price rises expected to bring further drop

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan may give up armoured car as part of clampdown on SUVs in London

Mayor says he will encourage Met to scale down his official vehicle alongside plans for new charges for big cars

Evening Standard

February demand for new cars hit 22-year high

Some 90,100 new cars were registered last month, latest figures suggest.

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Evening Standard

New car market up 3.4% in January

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 144,127 new cars were registered last month.

Evening Standard

Vehicle production fell 15% last year, report shows

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles left factories in the UK in 2025.

The Independent UK

UK car production slumped by 15.5 per cent in 2025 as industry faced ‘worst year in a generation’

Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack and Trump tariffs among factors behind dismal year

The Guardian - UK

UK car sales top 2m in 2025 as Chinese brands boom

Electric car sales rose by nearly a quarter to a record 473,000, or 23.4% of the overall market, says SMMT

The Independent UK

New car sales hit two million in 2025 with nearly a quarter of buyers going electric

Ford Puma, Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai are UK’s best sellers; Tesla tops EV sales

The Independent UK

New car sales grew by 3.5% last year fuelled by surge in demand for EVs

Registrations of pure battery EVs were up 23.9% year-on-year, achieving a market share of 23.4%.

The Independent UK

Electric cars take over a quarter of UK car market in October

Strong EV sales in rising car market, but electric car numbers still falling short of government targets

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