Supply shortages hold back new car market, but EV sales continue to grow

UK new car registrations fell -24.3% to 140,958 units in weakest June performance since 1996, says SMMT

UK new car registrations fell -24.3% in June, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month saw 140,958 new vehicles registered, the weakest June performance since 1996.

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continued their growth streak, however, with a 14.6% increase in volume, as market share continued to grow, reaching 16.1%, up from 10.7% a year before.

Conversely, plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) uptake fell by 4,425 units to...

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