UK car sales hit post-Covid high as Chinese EV makers gain ground

"UK Car Sales Surge to Pre-Pandemic Levels: Electric Vehicles Lead the Charge. British car sales have bounced back in a big way, with May registrations reaching their strongest level since the Covid pandemic first struck. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, a total of 160,662 vehicles were registered last month, a 7% increase on the same period last year. The growth is being driven by a surge in demand for electric vehicles, with battery-powered cars recording the fastest growth rate of all. Chinese manufacturers BYD and Chery are also making significant strides in the UK market, with Tesla's sales jumping a whopping 45%."

Registrations are up 7% in May, with battery electric vehicles recording the fastest growth and Tesla jumping 45%British car sales rose in May to their strongest level for the month since before the Covid pandemic, driven in part by strong growth from the Chinese manufacturers BYD and Chery.Car registrations rose 7% to 160,662 during the month, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a lobby group. Continue reading...