Car Market Insights

    Real-time market analysis and trends

    Comprehensive market intelligence tracking the UK automotive sector. Data sourced from SMMT, Auto Trader, and industry partners.

    Last Updated:November 2025
    Data Coverage:7.5M+ annual transactions
    Coverage:UK Wide
    high

    Electric Vehicle Growth

    EVs now 21.3% of new car sales

    21.3%
    +4.4%
    high

    Used Car Prices Rising Moderately

    Average price up from 2024 stabilization

    £18,750
    +3.0%
    medium

    SUV Market Dominance

    SUVs account for 39% of sales

    39.2%
    +2.1%
    medium

    Diesel Market Shrinks

    Diesel now just 4.1% of new sales

    4.1%
    -1.4%

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    Top Performing Models 2025

    Best selling vehicles by volume year-to-date (SMMT data)

    #1
    Ford Puma

    SUV

    +16.2%
    #2
    Tesla Model Y

    Electric

    +28.5%
    #3
    Nissan Qashqai

    SUV

    +11.8%
    #4
    Kia Sportage

    SUV

    +14.7%
    #5
    Volkswagen Golf

    Hatchback

    +5.3%

    Regional Market Overview

    Average used car prices and annual sales volumes by region

    London

    192,000 annual sales

    £21,850
    +2.8%
    South East

    253,000 annual sales

    £20,100
    +3.3%
    Midlands

    204,000 annual sales

    £18,350
    +3.1%
    North

    167,000 annual sales

    £17,450
    +3.0%
    Scotland

    90,000 annual sales

    £16,950
    +3.4%

    UK Automotive Market 2025

    Market Highlights

    • New car registrations projected at 2.03M for 2025
    • Used car market growing to ~7.5M annual transactions
    • Average time to sell: 38 days (down from 42 in 2024)
    • Petrol declining but still at 44% of new car sales

    Key Drivers

    • EV infrastructure expansion supporting adoption
    • BoE base rate at 4.75% (down from 5.25% peak)
    • 2030 petrol/diesel ban driving EV interest
    • Improved consumer confidence with rate cuts

    Market Outlook

    Industry analysts report the UK car market has stabilized following post-pandemic volatility and is now showing healthy growth. Used car prices have recovered modestly from 2024 levels but remain below 2022 peaks. Electric vehicle adoption continues to accelerate significantly, with EV market share exceeding 21% of new sales in 2025. Regional variations persist, with London and South East maintaining premium pricing due to higher demand, growing EV infrastructure, and stronger economic conditions.

    Powertrain Market Share (New Cars 2025)

    44.0%
    Petrol
    21.3%
    Electric (BEV)
    15.8%
    Hybrid
    4.1%
    Diesel