Latest UK new registrations at the end of September 2025
- New car market rises by 13.7% to reach 312,891 units – the best September performance since 2020.
- Manufacturer investments and model choice, complemented by the new Electric Car Grant, deliver 72,779 new battery electric vehicles – the highest ever monthly volume and, when combined with hybrids, means electrified vehicles comprise the majority of registrations.
- Overall market up 4.2% YTD after the second biggest month of the year, with BEV share rising to 22.1%.
- More than half (50.8%) of all new vehicles registered during the 75-plate month were electrified. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were the fastest-growing powertrain, rising 56.4% to achieve a 12.2% market share, while hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) comprised 15.3% of deliveries. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake grew by 29.1%, on par with the growth seen so far this year. With 72,779 registrations, it was the best month on record for BEV volumes, accounting for 23.3% of the market, driven by manufacturer discounting, an ever-increasing choice of models, and the introduction of the Electric Car Grant, which provided added impetus in certain segments. Qualifying models – which comprise about 25% of available BEVs – enjoyed growth in uptake that outpaced the overall electric market.
“Electrified vehicles are powering market growth after a sluggish summer – and with record ZEV uptake, massive industry investment is paying off, despite demand still trailing ambition. The Electric Car Grant will help to break down one of the barriers holding back more drivers from making the switch – and tackling remaining roadblocks, by unlocking infrastructure investment and driving down energy costs, will be crucial to the success of the industry and the environmental goals we share”
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive
Statistics and commentary from SMMT
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