UK EV registrations hit 30% share in June as Tesla rebounds 42%
UK electric vehicle registrations reached a 30% market share in June, with sales of EVs overtaking petrol cars for the first time.
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New automotive data for June shows battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 30% of new registrations. Total new car sales in the UK rose 14.9% year-over-year to 215,921 units.
Electrek reports that Tesla experienced a 42% rebound during this period. Coverage from The Times and Carbon Brief emphasizes that EV sales hit record levels, specifically overtaking petrol cars for the first time.
Other reporting includes data from Motor Trade News and the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit, while the NZ Herald notes a 165% increase in EV sales for the June quarter. Future developments center on whether growth continues following the Iran conflict, as suggested by economic analysis cited in the NZ Herald.
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Quick answers
What was the total number of new car sales in the UK for June?
Total new car sales reached 215,921 units, representing a 14.9% year-over-year increase.
How did Tesla perform in June?
According to Electrek, Tesla rebounded by 42%.
What milestone did EV sales achieve according to Carbon Brief?
UK sales of electric vehicles overtook petrol cars for the first time.
Coverage (7)
- New car sales data for June Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit | ECIU · 2d ago
- BEVs account for 30% of new registrations in June Motor Trade News · 2d ago
- UK electric vehicle sales hit record levels The Times · 2d ago
- EV sales up 165% in June quarter, economist sees growth continuing post Iran conflict NZ Herald · 2d ago
- UK Total New Car Sales In June Up 14.9% YoY To 215,921 Units, New Automotive Data Shows TradingView · 2d ago
- Analysis: UK sales of electric vehicles just overtook petrol cars for the first time Carbon Brief · 2d ago
- UK EV registrations hit 30% share in June as Tesla rebounds 42% Electrek · 2d ago
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