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UK Electric Van Sales Rise 25.9% as LCV Market Grows
UK electric van registrations rose 25.9% in August 2026, reaching a record 16.3% market share as the wider LCV market posted its fifth straight month of growth.
UK EV Sales Surge in August as Electric Cars Near 30% Market Share
UK EV sales surged in August 2026, with electric cars reaching a 29.8% market share. See the latest BEV, hybrid and new car registration figures.
Used EV Sales Surge 67% in the UK as Second-Hand Car Market Returns to Growth
Used EV sales in the UK surged 67% in Q2 2026 as more than 110,000 electric cars changed hands, while the wider used-car market returned to growth.
UK Van Market Climbs 22% in July as Electric Van Sales Reach Record Market Share
UK van registrations increased 22% in July 2026, while electric van sales surged 74% to a record 14.7% market share. See the latest SMMT figures and market outlook.
UK EV Sales Hit Record High as New Car Market Climbs 11.7% in July
UK new car registrations rose 11.7% in July as EV sales hit a record 27.5% market share. Battery electric vehicles surged 44.5%, but industry warns challenges remain.
UK New Car Sales Surge 11.4% in June as EVs Reach Record 30% Market Share
UK new car registrations rose 11.4% in June, with battery electric vehicles reaching a record 30% market share. However, EV demand still trails government targets.
UK New Car Market Grows 7.1% in May as EV Adoption Surges to Record 27.3% Share
UK new car registrations rose 7.1% in May, driven by strong BEV growth to 27.3% market share. EV incentives and expanding model choice reshape demand, but targets still lag.
UK Used Car Market Stalls in Q1 2026 as Used EV Demand Surges
UK used car sales dipped slightly in Q1 2026, but EV demand surged 32%. Explore key trends shaping the second-hand car market.
UK Car Market Surges 24% as EV Registrations Pass 2 Million
UK car registrations jump 24% in April 2026 as EVs pass 2 million units. BEV demand grows but still trails ZEV targets. Full market outlook and analysis.
UK Vehicle Fleet Hits Record High in 2025 as EV Adoption Surges
Britain’s vehicle parc reaches 42.5 million in 2025. EV adoption accelerates, but ageing cars threaten emissions progress. Full SMMT Motorparc analysis.
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