According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the Nissan Qashqai (7201.T) was the best seller in November, followed by the Tesla Model Y (TSLA) and Mini.
142,889 new cars were registered in November, an increase of 23.5% from the same month last year. Registrations dropped by 8.8% from the pre-coronavirus period.
The supermini and lower medium vehicle segments grew by 21.5% and 21.8%, respectively, in November.
Luxury saloons and multi-purpose vehicles saw significant growth, up 87.3% and 2886.6% respectively, but these segments remain small.
So far this year, the top-selling car has been the Nissan Qashqai, which was the best seller in November.
In November
In November, the Tesla Model Y was the second-best-selling car in the UK, selling 4,229 units.
Third on the list was the MINI, a British favorite. The MINI sold 3,312 all-electric vehicles in March.
In fourth place were the Volkswagen Golf (VOW3.DE) and Ford Puma, following the Ford Fiesta (F) and Vauxhall Corsa.
In 2022, plug-in electric vehicles (27.7%) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will dominate the new car market.
A better demand for new cars will remain after COVID in 2023, according to SMMT.
Mike Hawes, CEO of Hawes Motor Group, says electric vehicles and the sector’s resilience are driving Britain’s new car market back to recovery.
Long Term Sustainable Growth
To ensure long-term sustainable growth, the sector needs to take urgent measures, including a fair approach to promoting electric vehicle adoption, which acknowledges that these vehicles remain more expensive, as well as measures to require charging stations to be built in advance.
“By doing so we can encourage consumer appetite across the country and accelerate the UK’s journey to net zero.”
The number of electric car sales has risen by more than a third in the past year, but the sustainability of this trend is uncertain.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the most popular vehicle in November was the Nissan Qashqai (7201.T).
November saw 142,889 new car registrations, up 23.5% from the same month a year ago. Overall, registrations fell 8.8% from pre-coronavirus levels.
November saw a 21.5% growth in the supermini and lower medium vehicle segments, respectively, while a 21.8% increase in dual purpose vehicles.
Luxury saloons and multi-purpose vehicles saw significant growth, up 87.3% and 2886.6% respectively, but these segments remain small.
Tesla Model Ranked 2nd in UK Sales
The Tesla Model Y ranked second in UK sales for the month, with electric vehicles retaining their popularity. With 5,636 units sold in November, the Nissan Qashqai remains the most popular car of this year thus far.
The Tesla Model Y was the second most popular car of the month in November, selling 4,229 units.
Last month, the MINI, a perennial British favourite, came in at number three thanks to its all-electric model.
Following the Ford Fiesta (F) and Vauxhall Corsa, the Volkswagen Golf (VOW3.DE) and Ford Puma were at number four.
The new car market in 2022 will be dominated by plug-in electric vehicles (27.7%), as well as battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
There was an increase in petrol sales of 15% year-on-year, but a fall in diesel sales of over 5%.
SMMT Predicts More New Car Sales in 2023
SMMT predicts more new car sales in 2023 than in 2018, but demand will remain lower than before COVID.
Electrified vehicles and the sector’s resilience in the face of supply and economic challenges are driving Britain’s new car market back to recovery, said CEO Mike Hawes.
MINI’s sales figures last month increased to 3,312 units thanks to the all-electric model.
The sector must take urgent measures in order to maintain sustainable growth over the long term. These include a fair approach to EV adoption that acknowledges that these vehicles remain more expensive, as well as measures to compel investment in charging networks that are constructed ahead of demand.
By doing so, we can boost consumer appetite across the UK and accelerate the UK’s transition to a net-zero economy.”
Despite the recent increase in sales of electric cars, Ian Plummer, director of automotive classified advertising company Auto Trader, said: “There are big questions about the future of electric cars.”.
In November, battery electric vehicles accounted for just 19% of our retailers’ sales leads, down from more than a quarter in June.
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