UK sales of new cars increase for 10th month in a row - SMMT
Sales of new cars in the UK have increased for the 10th consecutive month, with a record number of electric models on the road, new figures have shown.
Sales rose by 12% to 350,518 in plate-change September compared to a year ago, the strongest September since 2017, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders, SMMT.
The report showed that a record 99,199 battery electric cars were sold, and the SMMT said buyers were responding to greater model choice, manufacturer incentives and government grants.
Electrified vehicles helped power growth, taking a record 58.4% of registrations, said the SMMT.
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: "September's record electric vehicle [EV] performance is a major achievement.
"Drivers are increasingly embracing the growing choice of models made available and high fuel prices are also undoubtedly giving more consumers reason to consider going electric.
"The industry's commitment is clear, with billions of pounds of investment in new models, new technology and incentives.
"Despite all these factors, uptake remains behind mandated targets and, whilst flexibilities help, the UK still has the world's toughest targets and highest energy costs."
By Alan Jones, Press Association Industrial Correspondent
Press Association: News
source: PA
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