The UK new car market delivered a solid start to the year in February, with registrations rising 7.2% year on year to 90,100 vehicles. The result represents the strongest February performance since 2004 and signals continued recovery in automotive demand following several challenging years for the sector.
Although February is typically a smaller month for vehicle sales ahead of the March plate change, the improvement indicates that underlying demand in the UK market remains stable. Both private buyers and fleet customers contributed to the increase, supporting a broad based expansion in registrations and reinforcing confidence that the market is moving onto firmer footing.
Stronger sales volumes provide improved visibility for manufacturers and suppliers, while the ongoing shift towards electrified powertrains is gradually reshaping the competitive landscape.
Battery electric vehicles accounted for 24.2% of total registrations in February. Volumes increased modestly compared with the same month last year, maintaining the segment’s position as a significant and growing part of the UK car market. Electric vehicles are now firmly established as a mainstream option for many buyers, reflecting expanding model availability and continued investment by manufacturers.
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