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UK EV registrations hit 30% share in June as Tesla rebounds 42%

UK electric vehicle sales have overtaken petrol cars for the first time, hitting a 30% market share as Tesla rebounds.

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The brief

New data indicates battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 30% of new UK car registrations in June. Total new car sales rose 14.9% year-on-year to 215,921 units, while Tesla registrations reportedly increased by 42% following recent declines.

Coverage highlights this as a record month for the sector, with Carbon Brief and The Times noting that EV sales have just overtaken petrol cars. Motor Trade News and Electrek emphasize the specific 30% share and the significant recovery in Tesla's figures.

Future reporting will need to determine if this shift represents a sustained trend rather than a single-month fluctuation. Broader economic impacts or specific policy drivers for this surge are not yet detailed in the available coverage.

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Quick answers

Is the 30% share a record?

Coverage from The Times refers to record levels of UK electric vehicle sales, suggesting June's figures are a high point.

Did EVs outsell petrol cars?

According to Carbon Brief, UK sales of electric vehicles overtook petrol cars for the first time.

How is Tesla performing?

Electrek reports that Tesla registrations rebounded by 42% in June.

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UK EV sales Tesla BEV market share automotive data Carbon Brief

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