UK Car Sales Rise to Post-Covid High as Chinese EV Makers Gain Market Share

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British car sales increased by 7% in May, reaching their highest level since before the Covid pandemic. This growth was largely attributed to the rise of Chinese manufacturers such as BYD and Chery, which saw significant increases in sales. The market for electric vehicles also expanded, with battery electric cars accounting for over 27% of total sales.

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• The Guardian lean-D — UK car sales rose by 7% to their strongest level since before the pandemic, driven by growth from Chinese manufacturers BYD and Chery.

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1. [S1] The Guardian: UK car sales hit post-Covid high for May as Chinese EV makers gain ground lean-D · 2026-06-04 16:28 +04:00