BYD saw a 232% surge in vehicle registrations in Germany in May, with one in seven plug-in hybrids sold coming from the Chinese automaker. The company aims to become the world's largest carmaker by volume within five years.
UK car sales reached their highest May level since before Covid, with a 7% rise to 160,662 units. Chinese brands like BYD and Chery saw significant growth, alongside Tesla. Electric car sales led the surge, accounting for over 27% of the market.
UK car sales rose 7% in May to 160,662, the highest for the month since before Covid. Chinese brands like BYD and Chery saw significant growth, alongside Tesla. Increased demand for EVs is driving compliance with ZEV targets, despite lobbying for weaker regulations.
EU new car market grows 4.2% in first four months of 2026, with electric and hybrid vehicles dominating the market
South Korea's hybrid car registrations have exceeded 10% of the total, reaching 2.73 million vehicles by the end of April. This surge, driven by high fuel prices and increased model availability, signals a rapid shift towards eco-friendly vehicles.
BEV sales jumped nearly 60% in April, taking total electric car registrations to more than 2m, says SMMTBusiness live – latest updatesA recent jump in electric car sales in the UK is likely to be “tempered” by worries over rising inflation and energy prices caused by the Iran war, a leading industry body has warned.New car sales in the UK rose by 24% year on year to 149,247 in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Continue reading...
