UK EV sales hit record in September, up 36%

· Automotive & EV · United Kingdom

UK registrations of battery-electric cars hit an all-time record in September at 99,199 units, up 36.3% year on year and equal to 28.3% of the market, according to preliminary SMMT data. Tesla's Model 3 was the best-selling EV.

Why it matters：The UK is one of Europe's largest EV markets and its zero-emission vehicle mandate makes its adoption pace a benchmark for how fast other markets can shift.

Key points

  • 99,199 battery-electric cars registered in September
  • BEVs took 28.3% of the market
  • Tesla Model 3 was the top-selling EV

Sources (original reporting)

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