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Just under 100,000 electric cars were sold in September 2026, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The SMMT publishes monthly registration data for the UK new car market, and electric sales figures are closely watched as a measure of how quickly the country is shifting away from petrol and diesel vehicles. The monthly plate-change month of September is traditionally one of the biggest for car registrations.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has released September registration data showing a milestone for new electric vehicle sales in the UK. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit commented on the figures, pointing to growing uptake of battery-electric cars among buyers. The release coincided with Tesla's Brand Awareness Score rising to 57.56/100, keeping the electric car maker in the spotlight as the market shifts.

New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that electric vehicles are being registered in Britain at a rate of almost five per minute. The pace highlights how quickly the shift away from petrol and diesel cars is accelerating, with adoption driven by expanding model choice and tightening emissions rules.