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Battery-electric cars accounted for 32% of the UK’s new car market in October, while petrol cars accounted for 37.2%, according to new data from the SMMT. The source said this was the closest the two have been, and added that electric cars could overtake petrol in the UK at the current pace.
Changan has introduced its first plug-in hybrid, the Deepal S05 Ultra PHEV, in the UK. The model brings a quoted 62-mile electric range and 55kW DC fast charging to the lineup.
Audi has opened UK order books for the A2 e-tron, with prices starting at £32,200 on the road. Deliveries to UK customers are expected from early 2027.
MG Motor UK said it sold 18,026 vehicles in September, its best monthly result in the UK. The company said EV sales were up 65.2% in 2026 and that electrified models are driving growth.
Renault has opened UK orders for updated versions of its Scenic E-Tech and Megane E-Tech electric models. The starting prices include the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, which lowers the entry cost for buyers.