UK New Car Registrations Jump 21% in September; Electric Vehicle Growth Slows Slightly

New car registrations in the UK jumped 21% in September, marking 14 months of consecutive growth. Electric vehicle numbers rose 18.9%.

The UK government recently delayed its ban on new petrol/diesel car sales from 2030 to 2035, upsetting automakers.

Industry experts say government incentives are needed to sustain momentum toward EV adoption.

EV market share dipped slightly in September to 16.6%, down from 16.9% last year, driven by lower demand from private buyers.

Automakers invested heavily in green vehicles anticipating the original 2030 ban. Delay may cause supply to exceed demand for EVs.