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Electric car registrations continued a run of very strong growth in June as consumers increasingly shun petrol and diesel in favour of hybrid and fully electric cars. Consumer demand continues to outstrip supply, with waiting times continuing to extend out to as much as 52 weeks for some electric models, due to the popularity of these vehicles.

The electric van segment is failing to capitalise on the growth in registrations since last year, with its market share for the year to date, decreasing by 0.1% compared to last year. This time last year the electric segment saw a considerable jump in market share - the segment will have to similarly improve if it is to keep up, or surpass last years registrations.

Electric vans took just 4% of the market this month, highlighting the task ahead for manufacturers, while diesels remain stubbornly high with a market share of 93%. New research conducted by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles showed 70% of van drivers thought an electric van would be suitable for their business. This is further that consumer interest is there, but the government and the manufacturers must act on this in order to start seeing rises in uptake.

New electric car sales grew by 38% year-on-year in May, as the UK’s new car market continues to recover from a disappointing 2022. Electric car sales were responsible for around 18% of all new registrations (up 5 percentage points from May 2022), meaning just under one in five new cars sold in May was fully electric.

This piece is the final part of a six-part series New AutoMotive has released over the ongoing consultation period for the UK’s Zero Emissions (ZEV) Mandate, over April-May. This series will examine the current government proposals around the Mandate in detail, as well as putting the policy framework into its broader context.

Provisional figures for van sales in the UK shows a positive month for e-vans, which claimed 7% of the overall market. This is an increase of 55% compared to last year's figures - a promising level of growth. However, 19,169 diesel vans were also registered this month, as diesel dominated the market - as it usually does. The e-van market still has a significant way to go to challenge this dominance, and manufacturers must take urgent steps to ensure they are on track for the 2030 phase-out.

The sale of new electric cars rose by 60% year-on-year in April, as Britons continue to flock to make the switch to cheaper, greener electric transport. Around 16% of all new cars were electric. Across all fuel types, the new car market grew by roughly 10% overall, continuing the steady recovery that began in February, with this growth largely being driven by a 60% increase in new EV registrations.

This piece is the fifth in a six-part series New AutoMotive will release during the ongoing consultation period for the UK’s Zero Emissions (ZEV) Mandate, over April-May. This series will examine the current government proposals around the Mandate in detail, as well as putting the policy framework into its broader context.

This piece is the fourth in a six-part series New AutoMotive will release during the ongoing consultation period for the UK’s Zero Emissions (ZEV) Mandate, over April-May. This series will examine the current government proposals around the Mandate in detail, as well as putting the policy framework into its broader context.

This piece is the third in a six-part series New AutoMotive will release during the ongoing consultation period for the UK’s Zero Emissions (ZEV) Mandate, over April-May. This series will examine the current government proposals around the Mandate in detail, as well as putting the policy framework into its broader context.

This piece is the second in a six-part series New AutoMotive will release during the ongoing consultation period for the UK’s Zero Emissions (ZEV) Mandate, over April-May. This series will examine the current government proposals around the Mandate in detail, as well as putting the policy framework into its broader context.

This piece is the first in a six-part series New AutoMotive will release during the ongoing consultation period for the UK’s Zero Emissions (ZEV) Mandate, over April-May. This series will examine the current government proposals around the Mandate in detail, as well as putting the policy framework into its broader context.

In March, electric cars accounted for 16.21% of all new car registrations in the UK, as the exponential growth in EV uptake seen in recent years begins to stabilise. While demand for electric vehicles is  still high, it is likely that slower rates of growth will continue until the ZEV Mandate is implemented in 2024, and supply is able to consistently match consumer demand.

Electric vans share of the Uk’s van market held steady in March, with 5% of all new registrations being fully electric. New electric registrations continue to be buoyed by commercial fleets taking advantage of the grants still available for businesses looking to make the switch. This month, Royal Mail took delivery of 82 e-vans at its Mansfield depot, and Bury council has added 15 new e-vans to its fleet. Those businesses who choose an electric van tend to keep them; according to Arval UK 90% of businesses which obtain an e-van using their medium term rental option choose to keep them at the end of their lease.

While February 2023 was not a bumper month for electric van uptake compared to February last year, the market for e-vans remained stable at 5%. E-vans are still the second most popular choice for consumers, behind Diesel. If electric is to make up ground on diesels dominance of the market, the government must do more to ensure motorists are empowered to make the switch and access the running cost savings e-van offer

The number of new electric car sales grew by 16% year-on-year in February, despite electric’s overall share of the market falling slightly. The overall number of new car registrations increased as the new car market showed the first marked signs of recovery since late last year. Unfortunately, it was not just new electric registrations driving this growth - new petrol sales, alongside new hybrid sales, were also up, helping to drive the uptick of the market.