Battery electric vehicles continued their upward trajectory in August, with registrations rising by 10.8%, capturing 22.6% of the market, the highest share since December 2022.
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Electric Cars Hold Steady In May Despite Sluggish Retail Sales
Battery Electric Vehicles experienced a 6.2% increase in registrations and secured a record 17.6% market share, up from 16.9% in May 2023.
Boom Time for Used Cars as Brits Embrace Electrification
The UK’s used car market has roared back to life, recording its strongest start to a year since 2019, with battery electric vehicles surging by an impressive 71% to 41,505 units.
BEVs Back To Growth Again But Private Demand Slump Requires Urgent Government Action
The UK new car market witnessed its 21st consecutive month of growth in April, with BEVs seeing a 10.7% increase, pushing their market share to 16.9%, compared to last year’s 15.4%.
UK Car Market Grows, But Electric Vehicles Stall Despite Record Numbers
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, new car registrations rose 10.4% in March compared to the same month last year. But fleets drove the increase while electric vehicles struggled to keep pace with the overall market.
UK Car Market Sees Strongest February in 20 Years, But Calls Grow for Fairer EV Taxation
UK car registrations surged 14% year-on-year to 84,886 units, marking the 19th consecutive month of growth, with Battery Electric Vehicles continuing their upward trend.
UK’s EV Strategy Needs a Jumpstart, Warns Parliament Committee
The UK’s electric vehicle transition is stalling, according to a new report by the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee.
Britain Hits Millionth EV Milestone, But Private Uptake Lags
The UK’s electric vehicle revolution reached a significant milestone in January 2024, with the millionth battery electric car hitting the road.
UK New Car Market Roars Back in 2023, But EV Growth Needs a Boost
The UK new car market roared back in 2023, recording its best year since the pandemic and reaching 1.903 million units, a 17.9% increase from the previous year, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Brits Plug In to Electric Vehicles: GWM ORA Study Reveals Strong Market Growth
A new study by GWM ORA, a rising star in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) scene, reveals a surge in consumer interest towards ditching petrol for greener pastures. With a whopping 61%…
