New car sales in the United Kingdom rose for the tenth consecutive month in September, with 350,536 vehicles registered. The total was the highest for September since 2017.
The increase comes as more consumers turn to electric cars, with expensive fuel encouraging buyers to consider alternatives.
Electric cars attract UK consumers
Rising fuel costs are contributing to growing consumer interest in electric vehicles. The shift is taking place alongside continued growth in the UK’s new-car registrations, which have now increased for ten months in a row.
September’s total of 350,536 new cars highlights the strength of the market compared with the same month in recent years.
