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03 October 25 Press releases

Commentary | New car registrations September 2025

Electric car sales led the charge in the plate change month of September, as the Government’s Electric Car Grant gave a real lift to the market. Since July, enquiries for new electric vehicles on Autotrader are up by almost 50%. For models eligible for the grant, interest has more than doubled - well above the 25% rise for those models which don’t qualify. With affordability being the number one barrier to electric adoption, the Grant is making it easier for drivers to join the electric transition and signifies a positive trajectory of adoption.”

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Ian Plummer

Chief Customer Officer

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