Deloitte comments on SMMT car reg figures for September 2025

Jamie Hamilton, automotive partner and head of electric vehicles at Deloitte UK, said:

"The introduction of the new ‘75 registration plates will certainly have contributed to the 13.7 percentage point increase in car sales in September, which will be a positive boost for the industry after a mixed couple of months.

“With battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounting for nearly one in four registrations in September, growth in the electric market is making strides in the right direction. However, for this momentum to continue, it is imperative that the barriers to adoption are addressed – most importantly, access to charging infrastructure for those without off-street parking. Upcoming data from the Deloitte Consumer Tracker shows that more than 40% of consumers with access to a charging point would consider buying a BEV as their next vehicle, while this number sits at just 16% for those with no access to a charging point.

“Additional Deloitte analysis shows that, as customers switch to electric vehicles, they’re also more likely to try different models, potentially reducing the existing market share of some leading brands. Greater competition is being driven by a combination of new brands entering the market and consumers being enticed by in-car technology, as well as price and range.”

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