“UK EV Sales Smash Records in September, Tesla Model 3 Leads Charge” — what this page in the network covers. The UK's electric vehicle market hit a new high in September, with 99,199 battery-electric cars registered—a 36.3% jump from last year and a 28.3% market share, according to preliminary data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Tesla's Model 3 was the top-selling EV and second best-selling car overall. Despite this record, the SMMT is arguing that the UK's EV targets are too stringent, highlighting a clash between market momentum and industry lobbying.
The surge underscores growing consumer demand, but the industry warns that the pace of charging infrastructure and incentives may not keep up. As the UK pushes toward its 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, September's numbers suggest the transition is accelerating—but the road ahead remains contested. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.