Currently reading: Electrified models stabilise UK new car market as private sales dip

Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric cars played starring roles as petrol car sales fell by 3.1% in April

Growth in the sales of hybrid, plug-in-hybrid and electric cars in April had the UK’s new car market continue its upward trend, despite a slump in uptake from private buyers.

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a total of 134,274 new cars were delivered during the month, a 1.0% increase compared with April 2023.

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