Strong UK new car market growth reported for April
UK new car registrations rose by 24% year-on-year in April, with 149,247 registrations, the strongest April since 2019. Electric vehicles (EVs) saw 59.1% year-on-year growth, reaching a total of two million registrations in the UK.
The UK new car market saw significant growth in April, with 149,247 registrations, a 24% increase from the same period last year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that this made April the strongest month for new car registrations since 2019. Electric vehicles (EVs) drove much of this growth, with a 59.1% year-on-year increase and a 26.2% market share. The UK also reached a milestone of two million fully electric vehicles registered. The SMMT has upgraded its forecast for 2026 to 2.093 million registrations, expecting 3.6% growth, but downgraded its EV market share prediction to 26.8%, below the 33% ZEV mandate target.
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