6th Jul 2026 09:48
(Alliance News) - A surge in demand for battery electric vehicles drove an 11% growth in the UK new car market last month, new figures show.
Some 213,166 new cars were registered last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders said.
This was up from 191,316 in June last year, and represents the highest total for that month since 2019.
Registrations of pure battery electric new cars increased by 35%, with their market share rising to 30% from 24.8% a year ago.
By Neil Lancefield, Press Association Transport Correspondent
Press Association: Finance
source: PA
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