General · 3 September 2026

Electric cars become Britain's top choice as August sales rise by 30%

Battery models grabbed nearly a third of the market last month, with almost 28,000 new vehicles hitting the roads. Tesla remains the top seller with an 8.8% share, while South Korea's Kia and Chinese maker BYD follow closely behind. Petrol cars fell behind both battery and hybrid options, accounting for just over 21% of total purchases.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 September 2026 at 16:14

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