UK logs record EV registrations in March
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The UK automotive market recorded its strongest performance since 2019 in March 2026, with 380,627 new car registrations. Electrified vehicles reached their highest-ever monthly volume, with a combined 196,059 registrations across battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid models.
The UK automotive market had its strongest performance since 2019 in March 2026. There were 380,627 new car registrations, a 6.6% increase from the previous year. Private demand rose 10.1% to 162,470 units, while fleet registrations increased by 3.5% to 208,853 units. Electrified vehicles had their highest-ever monthly volume, with 196,059 registrations. Battery electric vehicles reached a new monthly high of 86,120 units, up 24.2% year-on-year. Despite record volumes, their market share remains below the 33% target set under the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate for 2026.
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