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This Chinese SUV Was The UK's Best Selling Car Last Month

The Jaecoo 7 SUV maintains its place as the best-selling new car in the UK, proving that customers are interested in both Chinese cars and plug-in hybrids.

InsideEVs · 2h ago

UK's best-selling new electric car named as EV sales hit record high

Amidst soaring diesel prices, new figures show almost 100,000 new EVs were registered in September 2026

The Independent UK · Oct 2

UK May Raise Tariffs on Chinese EVs While Opening Door to Chinese Carmakers Amid 'Buy European' Talks

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles remain under review as Britain negotiates access to the EU's proposed industrial programme and weighs automotive investment from Chinese manufacturers.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

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UK PM Burnham wants 'Made in Europe' plan to involve Britain

Prime Minister Andy Burnham emphasized Britain's role as a 'trusted partner' in the EU's 'Made in Europe' initiative, advocating against exclusion that could harm the UK's vital automotive sector. He highlighted the interdependent UK-EU automotive trade worth €80 billion and urged both sides to collaborate to avoid unnecessary trade barriers.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Used EV sales jump 67% as Britain’s second-hand car market gets its spark back

Electric cars claim a record share as the wider used market tops two million sales for the first spring quarter since 2021

The Independent UK · Aug 10

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 · Aug 5

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 · Aug 5

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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

The Independent UK · Jul 6

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 · Jul 6

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 · Jun 30

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 · Jun 30

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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

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 · Jun 4

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 · May 13

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The Independent UK · May 12

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 · May 5

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 Guardian - UK · May 5

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

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Fall in vehicle production last month

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

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TechRadar · Apr 8

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 7

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 · Mar 27

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 · Mar 13

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 · Mar 5

February demand for new cars hit 22-year high

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

Evening Standard · Feb 5

New car market up 3.4% in January

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

The Independent UK · Jan 29

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

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