# New car sales in the UK: +26.9% in October 2026

> In October 2026, new car registrations in the UK surged by 26.9%, marking the eleventh consecutive month of growth. Electric vehicles grew by 54% year-on-year and account for nearly one-third of the market, surpassing petrol and hybrid sales according to industry data. The Jaecoo 7 remains the best-selling model. The sub-events provided relate only to the UK; other covered markets (Italy, USA, China, Germany, Australia, Canada) are not detailed here.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 6 events involving BYD, Chery Automobile, Ford and 5 more, in Royaume-Uni, followed from 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 56 articles from 16 sources (sales and market); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 20:59. Figures reported: 49 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Sales and market
- Countries: Royaume-Uni
- Brands: BYD, Chery Automobile, Ford, Jaecoo, MG, Mini, Skoda, Tesla
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 08:38
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 20:59
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/268-new-car-sales-in-the-uk-26-9-in-october-2026

## National stories (7)

- United Kingdom — 2 country-specific events, 36 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- China — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Germany — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Canada — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Australia — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## What is established

_“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._

**Confirmed by several sources**

- Fully electric cars accounted for about one-third of the British market in October. (12 independent sources: [TradingView](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE1YeTlFMk1tR2M1UXhtUzdJLW00ZlB3QWJlV2h0NEtTWnRUV1dPUGs2QUZ1N1NneWU5b1dtQlcyUmNCR2YxZGtVWEhkbGwySmVKRXRlSHJyMks0T0F0TGF6THJYNkYtQkdlXzZYakhMOVFrSFhnVkd0Rw?oc=5), [AOL.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQZmYtVENncE1sV2dDSml0MnZxVXVtTWNsRmdtb210UURteVNfV2lPY3JrSDQxSnkwVFJMYkJNZzNnbFFDU2JOSzhBOE9QbXdhaFNSSm9LYUpTTGlLUEt3ZXhMd0xrUzZZWGhsY0J2OXpzWmJ3RkUxQ0Nnd3FWQXZaMW9vSjVRRG84?oc=5), [Euronext Markets: Real-time Stock Market Data | live](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNUXY0dHdXdTZTbFVyQWlKN285SUoyaWdPS3ZLd3ROUzdDV2V5TGJwM0U3YWZtSERpZzBEMEZQZm16RzZTR3lSUjhmaW0xdUt1U0VvTU5vaHFEdDM1UFV6UHllWFlPQVdNUkZMTlBmMjZKTk4xOU1QSzJTcXlHNjktR1dTbVNxekNEd1REWTZsYmlyMXdmVER3dHhHaU1kem9XbTdIVkRB?oc=5), [Yahoo News UK](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOTUw5clR4VFA0Ykt5andWZUlFTjh3Q2N2SndiN3FwUEZLazZIcjdZZ0pKYk91OHlObWRHdUR3R3FHNFEydWtIVHYtQktnZjUzZUVrdUE1ZEl1N1JlR3BVaXJvanF2UnYxQmlPdjY3eXBYVXpYaXRYUmUxRm1ZS1NOSG5B?oc=5), [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNZnhHemtJSFFaSC1EckdTS2ROUlFxU0VsdE9pbE5PSnMzLXE3ZDc0TWZLdWlPMUtjZDVJVXFtODVkWC01aXdXeFFOdmRqR2UteXA1YlUzaHZtUjNPcFZCR1p2NXVUUDZxNEpuWndOQzZRaGh4YVVRTDRtdmpqNmNYQVpPc2FIQ1F6V1FfRksxbW1qM2VVNnBFeld5a2xvLTl2RjF1Xzdmbw?oc=5), [Traders Union](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxQbHlzVDR5NF9aSERMWEdmWjZrWGc1UGVWNng3ZWxTNlZjZExfanp4MjVvU0hxWmZyTldZSTJ3cjBwbU05b3hZX1Q3d0QzT3BFRzBZRHBFWlBhWk5IbnBhMkdMbUhmeFRXSXdZNndOeUhELUFXcEkzVjdIVUx6YUpVenpCQXRiYVVhZVdDOXV2TERFWVQ0V3BHTTNUaDFMUQ?oc=5), [InsideEVs](https://insideevs.com/news/814429/evs-one-third-market-uk/), [EV Infrastructure News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxPMW5udXBhUGNCNzZ6WXd0c3BySG1Jd2h2V00wcGQ5OExralFHUU55VlFRZ1o5NDN1MWpGeXI3XzZfVzNRQXZTOTdDc1JicVdTTWtmeDBoWnVyN2JXU0lVZ3p3anVEYjZxVGxpbFN3TXl4eGFxTEZjY1FNVU9BZ0RaUzh3alBSRmROWGhUTWwxdl84Z1RM?oc=5), [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/11/05/uk-ev-sales-october-2026-electric-cars-overtake-petrol/), [autocar.co.uk](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/uk-car-sales-13-buyers-go-electric-jaecoo-7-claims-top-spot), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/05/uk-bev-registrations-reach-annual-high-with-32-per-cent-market-share/), [evxl.co](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxOWXZHeUkzai1WcFNKUnh4VU1QTzZDVXBHc3dnMWhybC0tSi13dFRmcWFuOEhFNlczNW05SnhQZ3MxdDFhYV9OTUxnNTFtRVliZmwxUGcxZFlJOTU5VnE2TDIwSnMzNzBKQlNodjk3SjN1RG0xWC1iNkxDR1JfUWZEWlNtTlFuQWg5UVljcWt3ZFl0MUU?oc=5))
- The UK new car market grew by 5.4% in October, reaching 152,730 registrations, according to the SMMT. (10 independent sources: [smmt.co.uk](https://www.smmt.co.uk/year-end-push-lifts-ev-sales-but-mandate-gap-set-to-widen/), [TradingView](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxNRUNCcEpRLTlSTVVRWWdvWEl3QmVXRGxWRlhGWS1GTHY4cG1zd3psc1BxZkpTblhVVVdWTThyeHJCdHh0bHRKUzQ5TFBMS0NCNEZ4SDdBaTBNNUV1alo3MDF5NkpjUG9aWnZJbXhSRk9ZWmZVb2tIV0tXSkRrUS1Ed2lkUElLZi1YV0p1Z1B4S09mWDRjY3JDcWViUUc3Nl9fSFk5LXcyQ2dxQ1dGQXpOdGYtODl4aFYtOWFhUW5oYw?oc=5), [Euronext Markets: Real-time Stock Market Data | live](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxNMDJJbHJlSTJvT1N1WEZxN3ZEb19YM2YtODE4bFhUd1RGS2VvenM1TnpmUlQ4UzJkcDdzTWU2TlhTTlUzdnYwX3lpeG0zekoxWFZ4ZFl6a2lZTzVtTnFIRkRJZjI0b19IN2pHdjJBWXl3S1ZlZDhIZWxMYWhDWGk0UXJUSFpycnRraHA3WGI5cEQ1MklabXdF?oc=5), [AOL.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTFBxVURiWHlNQjE0RUpNc201NGpfclhrYjY4TFNOR28xQll4QVRBanFBaE8tSlJQRGZ3TnZOZENlTDBKQXpVQy1xX29YRVlpMWpla2pSd1A5UVcwZnp6Ujd5OWJ0UjFOOUp2bThLZi1lNGU?oc=5), [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxOWlNuT0NUbk94LUJVQjh2WTJKc2NMbWZCVkpqbWwtclVaSERqM0lTazNsWF9Cek4tZ0VpME9OU0Z5bzEtSVJuZXUyaU5UUlZFVXllVHZpSFBXeUNOZDBGLTlHcmxwRjlMQ29Qd2NFTGp1SU1fNDV3OE5TZEQyN0h2Rmt5bm80OHhRU3VMVi16TlZEc0VDVWdENQ?oc=5), [Global Banking & Finance Review](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQU1RvS2hYX01IQUFRUEJBU1BHY3R6Y3lVMk9ucFFOaHFkdmg4Mk1Kc180bXlsTHpCT1JCaXB1VzY1WEx5MVdWVU1SMTUtbXhVdTExZzlucmVxUFVpaDRRTUNRZVRrU1NEQnZfUXY5d0syUUVDaXBjcEFycFBCeVhYM1podDQ0a2lLaWhpYXhwYnN0SDli?oc=5), [www.marketscreener.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxPTURwUzY3WlpjNlZrQm1KUkUtZkc1YjRZNWdDTHE0UnhRMWwxZ2ViTmFRTDZqOHBrOWkzcmY2OGo0Qk83alRJOWxtNUJZaFFjeE1nUG00NUpJaVc1WERrbnFfTmhVWHU5bVoyWVFXbUdxYldVMnhYdmNLYWtkMDJiamhJazM5R0dPMWR0UkpTczhEWEU2MEhFTXR5N095V1FRcHRqVWhQNmo?oc=5), [chinaevhome.com](https://chinaevhome.com/2026/11/05/uks-nev-share-reaches-47-in-october-as-chinese-brands-share-exceeds-21/), [Yahoo News Singapore](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTFBZcXd1dVNxcGZmdjl5NlAzcXd5VkZsLXJveUdUSkdtcDl6Rmt0YlJiYjhLaWRGMkRoZ3lheXlRWjg0R1kwSGllY3lvUXNUd0JwM05zblRZc1dqd2RYX2hCOVlPT1Z5LWVCbkpDQQ?oc=5), [英为财情 Investing.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE1oU1BqT29QaHRFblM0bkd4VWhuR291WE0yUi16LWRyTjFoWmE2UWlZZzNrS25tMEZmSXZKblRpdncyRHNfeks5WGpJbml0TWFoMFZrUFczZDlUa2pqLURCenA0cXVmOVFoT1U3WTVabFo?oc=5))
- Electric car registrations surged by 54% year-on-year in the UK in October. (8 independent sources: [TradingView](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE1YeTlFMk1tR2M1UXhtUzdJLW00ZlB3QWJlV2h0NEtTWnRUV1dPUGs2QUZ1N1NneWU5b1dtQlcyUmNCR2YxZGtVWEhkbGwySmVKRXRlSHJyMks0T0F0TGF6THJYNkYtQkdlXzZYakhMOVFrSFhnVkd0Rw?oc=5), [AOL.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQZmYtVENncE1sV2dDSml0MnZxVXVtTWNsRmdtb210UURteVNfV2lPY3JrSDQxSnkwVFJMYkJNZzNnbFFDU2JOSzhBOE9QbXdhaFNSSm9LYUpTTGlLUEt3ZXhMd0xrUzZZWGhsY0J2OXpzWmJ3RkUxQ0Nnd3FWQXZaMW9vSjVRRG84?oc=5), [Euronext Markets: Real-time Stock Market Data | live](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNUXY0dHdXdTZTbFVyQWlKN285SUoyaWdPS3ZLd3ROUzdDV2V5TGJwM0U3YWZtSERpZzBEMEZQZm16RzZTR3lSUjhmaW0xdUt1U0VvTU5vaHFEdDM1UFV6UHllWFlPQVdNUkZMTlBmMjZKTk4xOU1QSzJTcXlHNjktR1dTbVNxekNEd1REWTZsYmlyMXdmVER3dHhHaU1kem9XbTdIVkRB?oc=5), [Yahoo News UK](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOTUw5clR4VFA0Ykt5andWZUlFTjh3Q2N2SndiN3FwUEZLazZIcjdZZ0pKYk91OHlObWRHdUR3R3FHNFEydWtIVHYtQktnZjUzZUVrdUE1ZEl1N1JlR3BVaXJvanF2UnYxQmlPdjY3eXBYVXpYaXRYUmUxRm1ZS1NOSG5B?oc=5), [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNZnhHemtJSFFaSC1EckdTS2ROUlFxU0VsdE9pbE5PSnMzLXE3ZDc0TWZLdWlPMUtjZDVJVXFtODVkWC01aXdXeFFOdmRqR2UteXA1YlUzaHZtUjNPcFZCR1p2NXVUUDZxNEpuWndOQzZRaGh4YVVRTDRtdmpqNmNYQVpPc2FIQ1F6V1FfRksxbW1qM2VVNnBFeld5a2xvLTl2RjF1Xzdmbw?oc=5), [InsideEVs](https://insideevs.com/news/814429/evs-one-third-market-uk/), [driveteslacanada.ca](https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-leads-uk-ev-market-october-2026-sales/), [IDNFinancials](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AFBVV95cUxQN0dtS0JZQThTbnVOT2xMZlVuZDV6OTBGdUVyZzVJRGFaX0hSdDRLVlFZRlc0WEJLZWFDMGNjcFJuamRfRFF0UmJoNmx2SHp0M1pycHE3YVVXVTJCWGc0enYtbHdPRXdNc1pQUkx1RzdBWmZTZHJoLWp0UnZ5UndoQm9IZ2MtMWt3MXJlMGNEY3hUVUM5SmdseTRlMlp6YUNPQlZmSUswYUU1YlpPWEQ5WXh3V2dMdC0xcjh2SFZUVUhSblgzbmRRWTVjS0twdjdS?oc=5))
- The Jaecoo 7 was the best-selling new car in the UK in October. (3 independent sources: [cardealermagazine.co.uk](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxQYlRKTWhiY3pyaTh3cm5QaWRNWDRRcHYxbVAwYWVzN0M3bC1yZlR2M2F6ZWt1VHdiSWI1b200YzFQek1USGN6QWdpMk03UWlNQTVPOURRLUdTNUEzLTFZSEg3enpsbGRYTVVRUXNjQk55VDNSOWpKX3VjWkx3SWdqMENIYWdnM3hPdkRSLVJkVllxNGNEQklkSjlYZk5xWVF3ZlFpT3hTcHBORWF0Q0FSRHFGTXlGc3Bj?oc=5), [Carwow](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQTVczSVFIWE9vcXdwR2JSV2dBMXpBY1ljSWx1VTEwSk1pSmFyYXBnVXZBcWpya2huWmgxR3l0Y2lFbDViQVV0NlhqSXdsakFfdVVKQWdIV2dxVl9WSHJCTjhwVnBEUElua19ZVVpGQ0dueDAwWENRdnJ4ZVQ5ME1SVg?oc=5), [autocar.co.uk](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/uk-car-sales-13-buyers-go-electric-jaecoo-7-claims-top-spot))
- The SMMT reports 48,858 BEV registrations in October, up 32.7% year-on-year. (3 independent sources: [greenfleet.net](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQTnFUWVEzWVpjN3Z4bF82MnJ2MFdBS1c4QjBZZ19IazRpNnZUNWNmZHl1a2ZLNmlFMmtvMTQ2NG82VFFXWE9aT0NqOGQ2MTk3VG5hM2tlaEVLU2lLdWFnS1ZPSTBNREs0RXRzMTVvSzd6TENmSDcwcmlVdFJ0a2ZieC1VVFBSQ1JrejAxSXVuQ0ZLdw?oc=5), [ElectricDrives](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxONUR1QXNwZGpWZFpxSXhhUC1aQkJRcFROM3ZtSDEzbTRranZLMVZhQ2ZPY3ptb0tFM2VJcXJHZEFmenBlbkdsRVpBUkVFUnZHS2thaDdvMXNpMk5uMHU2ZFhJVkhwTmtGS015aW56UDV3MXU5N3V4dkxHakNqX3dUOUtsVWtNdkpTOGZVNmhqV0NGR3BlTjliU2J4WW9CNnA1ME5j?oc=5), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/05/uk-bev-registrations-reach-annual-high-with-32-per-cent-market-share/))
- October marks the 11th consecutive month of growth in the UK new car market. (2 independent sources: [smmt.co.uk](https://www.smmt.co.uk/year-end-push-lifts-ev-sales-but-mandate-gap-set-to-widen/), [cardealermagazine.co.uk](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/jaecoo-7-leads-uk-new-car-sales-once-again-as-wider-market-enjoys-major-growth/328713))

**Sources disagree**

- Growth in EV registrations in October: 54% year-on-year according to [TradingView](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE1YeTlFMk1tR2M1UXhtUzdJLW00ZlB3QWJlV2h0NEtTWnRUV1dPUGs2QUZ1N1NneWU5b1dtQlcyUmNCR2YxZGtVWEhkbGwySmVKRXRlSHJyMks0T0F0TGF6THJYNkYtQkdlXzZYakhMOVFrSFhnVkd0Rw?oc=5), [AOL.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQZmYtVENncE1sV2dDSml0MnZxVXVtTWNsRmdtb210UURteVNfV2lPY3JrSDQxSnkwVFJMYkJNZzNnbFFDU2JOSzhBOE9QbXdhaFNSSm9LYUpTTGlLUEt3ZXhMd0xrUzZZWGhsY0J2OXpzWmJ3RkUxQ0Nnd3FWQXZaMW9vSjVRRG84?oc=5), [Euronext Markets: Real-time Stock Market Data | live](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNUXY0dHdXdTZTbFVyQWlKN285SUoyaWdPS3ZLd3ROUzdDV2V5TGJwM0U3YWZtSERpZzBEMEZQZm16RzZTR3lSUjhmaW0xdUt1U0VvTU5vaHFEdDM1UFV6UHllWFlPQVdNUkZMTlBmMjZKTk4xOU1QSzJTcXlHNjktR1dTbVNxekNEd1REWTZsYmlyMXdmVER3dHhHaU1kem9XbTdIVkRB?oc=5), [Yahoo News UK](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOTUw5clR4VFA0Ykt5andWZUlFTjh3Q2N2SndiN3FwUEZLazZIcjdZZ0pKYk91OHlObWRHdUR3R3FHNFEydWtIVHYtQktnZjUzZUVrdUE1ZEl1N1JlR3BVaXJvanF2UnYxQmlPdjY3eXBYVXpYaXRYUmUxRm1ZS1NOSG5B?oc=5), [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNZnhHemtJSFFaSC1EckdTS2ROUlFxU0VsdE9pbE5PSnMzLXE3ZDc0TWZLdWlPMUtjZDVJVXFtODVkWC01aXdXeFFOdmRqR2UteXA1YlUzaHZtUjNPcFZCR1p2NXVUUDZxNEpuWndOQzZRaGh4YVVRTDRtdmpqNmNYQVpPc2FIQ1F6V1FfRksxbW1qM2VVNnBFeld5a2xvLTl2RjF1Xzdmbw?oc=5), [InsideEVs](https://insideevs.com/news/814429/evs-one-third-market-uk/), [driveteslacanada.ca](https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-leads-uk-ev-market-october-2026-sales/), [IDNFinancials](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AFBVV95cUxQN0dtS0JZQThTbnVOT2xMZlVuZDV6OTBGdUVyZzVJRGFaX0hSdDRLVlFZRlc0WEJLZWFDMGNjcFJuamRfRFF0UmJoNmx2SHp0M1pycHE3YVVXVTJCWGc0enYtbHdPRXdNc1pQUkx1RzdBWmZTZHJoLWp0UnZ5UndoQm9IZ2MtMWt3MXJlMGNEY3hUVUM5SmdseTRlMlp6YUNPQlZmSUswYUU1YlpPWEQ5WXh3V2dMdC0xcjh2SFZUVUhSblgzbmRRWTVjS0twdjdS?oc=5) ; 30.4% year-on-year (SMMT) according to [Motor Trade News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNUFdGU1pJdjJfQ2FwRnhSVjJ4SGFUdWdHSTd2N0NRM3FTOER1X0c0UUxLUlVfYXQtTTUzakYyakpfMHBWczgwdDRxaHhiVXpaY0tqNXpxUzFJYURmVVJ1RC1FMVg5YVRNOTlmNnRQa1BuX3BqbWtULURlY1RzRFNPdEk0cjVrcVJma3hvUFJFSUJmSGRoNF9JTA?oc=5) ; 32.7% year-on-year (SMMT) according to [greenfleet.net](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQTnFUWVEzWVpjN3Z4bF82MnJ2MFdBS1c4QjBZZ19IazRpNnZUNWNmZHl1a2ZLNmlFMmtvMTQ2NG82VFFXWE9aT0NqOGQ2MTk3VG5hM2tlaEVLU2lLdWFnS1ZPSTBNREs0RXRzMTVvSzd6TENmSDcwcmlVdFJ0a2ZieC1VVFBSQ1JrejAxSXVuQ0ZLdw?oc=5), [ElectricDrives](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxONUR1QXNwZGpWZFpxSXhhUC1aQkJRcFROM3ZtSDEzbTRranZLMVZhQ2ZPY3ptb0tFM2VJcXJHZEFmenBlbkdsRVpBUkVFUnZHS2thaDdvMXNpMk5uMHU2ZFhJVkhwTmtGS015aW56UDV3MXU5N3V4dkxHakNqX3dUOUtsVWtNdkpTOGZVNmhqV0NGR3BlTjliU2J4WW9CNnA1ME5j?oc=5), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/05/uk-bev-registrations-reach-annual-high-with-32-per-cent-market-share/)
- EV sales vs petrol in October: EVs surpassed petrol and hybrids according to [InsideEVs](https://insideevs.com/news/814429/evs-one-third-market-uk/) ; BEVs represent 32% and petrol 37.2% according to [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/11/05/uk-ev-sales-october-2026-electric-cars-overtake-petrol/) ; EVs are about to surpass petrol according to [Electrek](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxNb3pZYWlDODdqLXZGb0ptYUxUMkhVX09KNDNad0JveFBnMElpcGxxR3V1OHRmVHhqQnlXbEZKblpCWlpDaUpxbV93cjVBV0JTcUxtVFlsWFBXcG91SHpERHQtdW9HVVlaOUo4WElRdi1Tbkg3OW5KRjBDVkY1OTA1T2VuSlV0OU9WeTRlcVM1OA?oc=5)

**Single source so far**

- Petrol car share fell to 37.2% in October, according to the SMMT. (according to [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/11/05/uk-ev-sales-october-2026-electric-cars-overtake-petrol/))
- Electrified vehicles represented 47% of the British market in October. (according to [chinaevhome.com](https://chinaevhome.com/2026/11/05/uks-nev-share-reaches-47-in-october-as-chinese-brands-share-exceeds-21/))
- The share of Chinese brands exceeded 21% of the British market in October, driven by MG and BYD. (according to [chinaevhome.com](https://chinaevhome.com/2026/11/05/uks-nev-share-reaches-47-in-october-as-chinese-brands-share-exceeds-21/))
- Tesla dominates the UK electric vehicle market in 2026. (according to [driveteslacanada.ca](https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-leads-uk-ev-market-october-2026-sales/))

**Updates**

- 5 November 2026 at 18:09: Total market increase: 26.9% announced in the summary, 5.4% in SMMT articles.

**Checked on the web**

_Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._

- Confirmed: Fully electric cars accounted for about one-third of the British market in October. ([statistiques.developpement-durable.gouv.fr](https://www.statistiques.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/immatriculation-des-vehicules-routiers) (official), [zonebourse.com](https://www.zonebourse.com/actualite-bourse/les-ventes-de-voitures-neuves-au-royaume-uni-progressent-de-5-4-en-octobre-selon-les-donnees-de-l-ce785fdcdd8aff21), [aol.co.uk](https://www.aol.co.uk/articles/uk-electric-car-registrations-surge-160122000.html), [zonebourse.com](https://www.zonebourse.com/actualite-bourse/les-ventes-de-voitures-neuves-au-royaume-uni-progressent-de-5-4-en-octobre-selon-les-donnees-de-l-ce785fdcdf80f227), [just-auto.com](https://www.just-auto.com/news/uk-car-market-gets-a-bev-boost-in-september))
- Confirmed: The UK new car market grew by 5.4% in October, reaching 152,730 registrations, according to the SMMT. ([zonebourse.com](https://www.zonebourse.com/actualite-bourse/les-ventes-de-voitures-neuves-au-royaume-uni-progressent-de-5-4-en-octobre-selon-les-donnees-de-l-ce785fdcdd8aff21), [zonebourse.com](https://www.zonebourse.com/actualite-bourse/les-ventes-de-voitures-neuves-au-royaume-uni-progressent-de-5-4-en-octobre-selon-les-donnees-de-l-ce785fdcdf80f227), [just-auto.com](https://www.just-auto.com/news/uk-car-market-gets-a-bev-boost-in-september), [zonebourse.com](http://www.zonebourse.com/actualite-bourse/les-immatriculations-de-voitures-electriques-bondissent-de-54-au-royaume-uni-et-captent-un-tiers-d-ce785fdfdc8df12c), [boursorama.com](https://www.boursorama.com/bourse/actualites-amp/les-immatriculations-de-voitures-electriques-au-royaume-uni-bondissent-de-54-et-representent-desormais-un-tiers-du-marche-65c13e839879fb5d9ebe6435cbe158ab))
- Not confirmed at this stage: Petrol car share fell to 37.2% in October, according to the SMMT. ([zonebourse.com](https://www.zonebourse.com/actualite-bourse/les-ventes-de-voitures-neuves-au-royaume-uni-progressent-de-5-4-en-octobre-selon-les-donnees-de-l-ce785fdcdd8aff21), [zonebourse.com](https://www.zonebourse.com/actualite-bourse/les-ventes-de-voitures-neuves-au-royaume-uni-progressent-de-5-4-en-octobre-selon-les-donnees-de-l-ce785fdcdf80f227), [just-auto.com](https://www.just-auto.com/news/uk-car-market-gets-a-bev-boost-in-september), [zonebourse.com](http://www.zonebourse.com/actualite-bourse/les-immatriculations-de-voitures-electriques-bondissent-de-54-au-royaume-uni-et-captent-un-tiers-d-ce785fdfdc8df12c), [sudradio.fr](https://www.sudradio.fr/on-parle-auto/ventes-voitures-octobre-2026-marche-auto))

## Background

_Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._

**Key terms**

- **Registration**: A registration plate is a plate bearing a unique combination of numbers or letters (for a given geographic area), intended to easily identify a land vehicle. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaque_d%27immatriculation))
- **Electric vehicle**: An electric vehicle is a means of transport propelled exclusively by one or more electric motors; it can draw energy from an onboard battery or an external source. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A9hicule_%C3%A9lectrique))
- **Hybrid**: A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses multiple distinct energy sources for movement, often a thermal source and an electrical source. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A9hicule_hybride))
- **ZEV mandate**: The ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mandate is a program of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the state's air quality agency, cited among the programs through which CARB has played a role in automotive industry innovation. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Air_Resources_Board))

## Sources by country and language

- United Kingdom: 36 articles, 23 outlets
- China: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- Italy: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- United States: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- Australia: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Canada: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Germany: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- France: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- India: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (49), Spanish (3), Chinese (2), French (2)

## Timeline (6 events)

### 3 November 2026 — [Electric vehicles drive new car sales in the UK](https://mecapress.com/events/3037-electric-vehicles-drive-new-car-sales-in-the-uk.md)

Electric vehicles are growing and taking the lead in new car registrations in the British market.

4 sources, 8 articles · Royaume-Uni

### 4 November 2026 — [New car sales in the UK surge by 26.9% in October](https://mecapress.com/events/4378-new-car-sales-in-the-uk-surge-by-26-9-in-october.md)

New car registrations in the UK increased by 26.9% in October 2026, according to industry data.

5 sources, 15 articles · Royaume-Uni

### 4 November 2026 — [In the UK, electric vehicles account for nearly a third of sales in October](https://mecapress.com/events/4441-in-the-uk-electric-vehicles-account-for-nearly-a-third-of-sales-in-october.md)

Electric car registrations surged by 54% year-on-year in the UK in October, surpassing sales of petrol and hybrid models and accounting for nearly a third of the market.

12 sources, 22 articles · Royaume-Uni

### 5 November 2026 — [The Jaecoo 7 remains the best-selling car in the United Kingdom in October](https://mecapress.com/events/4841-the-jaecoo-7-remains-the-best-selling-car-in-the-united-kingdom-in-october.md)

The Jaecoo 7 remains in first place for new car sales in the United Kingdom in October, in a market growing for the eleventh consecutive month.

5 sources, 8 articles · Royaume-Uni

### 5 November 2026 — [Les nouvelles immatriculations britanniques montrent une forte hausse des électriques](https://mecapress.com/events/5068-les-nouvelles-immatriculations-britanniques-montrent-une-forte-hausse-des.md)

Les derniers chiffres d'immatriculations au Royaume-Uni font état d'une progression marquée des véhicules électriques à batterie.

2 sources, 2 articles · Royaume-Uni

### 5 November 2026 — [Au Royaume-Uni, les électriques pourraient bientôt dépasser les essence](https://mecapress.com/events/5083-au-royaume-uni-les-electriques-pourraient-bientot-depasser-les-essence.md)

Selon les projections, les voitures électriques pourraient prochainement dépasser les modèles essence sur le marché britannique.

1 sources, 1 articles · Royaume-Uni

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Cite as: Mecapress, “New car sales in the UK: +26.9% in October 2026”, https://mecapress.com/stories/268-new-car-sales-in-the-uk-26-9-in-october-2026
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology