EVolution is a news, intelligence and analysis service dedicated to the emerging business of supporting electric and hydrogen-fuelled vehicles.

New car market maintains momentum with tenth month of growth

SMMT reveals drivers continue switch to electric vehicles as BEV volumes grow 58.7% to take 16.9% market share.

05 June 2023

 

The UK new car market has posted its longest uninterrupted period of expansion for eight years, as registrations grew 16.7% in May to reach 145,204 units according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The performance marks 10 consecutive months of growth, although registrations remain -21.0% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

Large fleet registrations continued to drive the growth, up by 36.9% to 76,207 units, reflecting a regularisation of supply...

+85% more

 

Director of Transport and Infrastructure
Cheshire East Council
Crewe / Macclesfield (hybrid, with borough-wide travel)
£100,993 – £119,532
Strategy & Policy Manager
Tactran
Partnership Headquarters, Perth (Hybrid)
SCP 78 – 83 (£54,596 – £58,782)
Strategy & Policy Manager
Tactran
Partnership Headquarters, Perth (Hybrid)
SCP 78 – 83 (£54,596 – £58,782)
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2026 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020