Sales Last month, a record in new electric cars reached a high level, showing figures.
Industry body Society of motor manufacturers and traders ,
SMMT stated that it partially operated for the Transport Department (DFT) electric car grant, which “provides inspiration added in some sections”.
It also attributed the increase in exemption by manufacturers and the growing choice of models.
Pure Battery electric new cars took a market share of 23.3% in September, 20.5% a year ago.
Under the mandate of zero-vigorous vehicle (ZEV) of the government, at least 28% of new cars sold by each manufacturer in the UK this year require zero emissions, which means usually pure electric.
The overall new car market increased by 13.7% last month with 312,887 registrations as compared to September 2024.
This was the best September performance since 2020.
September is an important month for the automotive industry as the introduction of new number plates attracts several buyers.
SMMT Chief Executive Officer Mike Hayes Said: “Electrified vehicles are increasing the market after a dull summer, and with record zeve utake, paying large -scale industry investment, despite the demand, there is still demand for ambition.
“Electric car grant switch will help break one of the obstacles that keep more drivers back.
“By unlocking the investment of infrastructure and reducing the cost of energy, dealing with the remaining obstacles will be important for the success of the industry and the environmental goals shared by us.”
September was the first full month when new EVS buyers may get a grant of £ 1,500 or £ 3,750 based on stability criteria.
DFT has invested £ 650 million in the plan.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “Our exemption has increased the sale of electric cars, making them cheaper and more than before.
“We are supporting industry by cutting costs for families, supporting British jobs, and strengthening development.”
A study published on Friday by Green Transport Research Organization New Automotive warned that the grant could be “waste of money” because due to lack of evidence, they are “motivating consumers to consider buying cars that they did not buy anyway”.
DFT branded the analysis “wrong”.
Lobby Group Electric Vehicle UK CEO Tanya Cinclair said: “Drivers are switching on electric in thousands, even naturally flowing with adoption and seasonal, model launch, economic confidence and charging assumptions.
“The one who matters the most is ensuring frequent growth through long -term consumer education.”