UK EV registrations hit 30% share in June as Tesla rebounds 42%
UK electric vehicle registrations reach 30% share in June
📍 Where it landed
UK electric vehicle registrations reached a 30% share in June as sales hit record levels and overtook petrol cars for the first time. Total new car sales rose 14.9% year-over-year, while Tesla rebounded 42%.
An economist noted that EV sales grew 165% in the June quarter with growth expected to continue.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (7)
- New car sales data for June Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit | ECIU · 46d ago
- BEVs account for 30% of new registrations in June Motor Trade News · 46d ago
- UK electric vehicle sales hit record levels The Times · 46d ago
- EV sales up 165% in June quarter, economist sees growth continuing post Iran conflict NZ Herald · 46d ago
- UK Total New Car Sales In June Up 14.9% YoY To 215,921 Units, New Automotive Data Shows TradingView · 46d ago
- Analysis: UK sales of electric vehicles just overtook petrol cars for the first time Carbon Brief · 46d ago
- UK EV registrations hit 30% share in June as Tesla rebounds 42% Electrek · 46d ago broke it first
What happened
UK electric vehicle sales have reached a record 30% share of total registrations in June. Coverage from various outlets, including Electrek, The Times, and Carbon Brief, emphasizes the significant growth of EV sales.
According to TradingView, total new car sales in June were up 14.9% year-over-year to 215,921 units. The growth of EV sales is also being reported in other regions, with NZ Herald noting a 165% increase in EV sales in the June quarter.
To watch next: how this trend continues in the post-Iran conflict period.
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What was the share of electric vehicle registrations in the UK in June?
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What was the year-over-year change in total new car sales in June?
14.9%
What was the percentage rebound in Tesla sales?
42%
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