By WhichEV
The UK new car market experienced an overall 2.5% rise in July, marking two consecutive years of growth, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
This positive trend saw 147,517 new cars hit the roads, making it the best July performance since 2020, when dealership re-openings post-lockdown drove a significant surge in deliveries.
As diesel sales dropped by 20%, the sale of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) increased by 19%. So far, in 2024, the UK has now bought almost 195,000 electric vehicles.
