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UK New Car Sales Up 6.6% Amid Electric Vehicle Surge

4/8/2026

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  • The UK new car market grew 6.6% in March as battery electric vehicles rose 24.2% to 86,120 registrations.
  • Total registrations reached 380,627, with private demand rising 10.1%.
  • In Australia, electric vehicles accounted for about one in seven new cars, while BYD became the third most popular brand.
  • Concerns over fuel supply from the Iran conflict accelerated the shift toward electric vehicles amid rising fuel prices.