VAUXHALL CONTINUES TO LEAD ELECTRIC SALES CHARTS IN LATEST SMMT NEW CAR SALES FIGURES

VAUXHALL CONTINUES TO LEAD ELECTRIC SALES CHARTS IN LATEST SMMT NEW CAR SALES FIGURES

VAUXHALL CONTINUES TO LEAD ELECTRIC SALES CHARTS IN LATEST SMMT NEW CAR SALES FIGURES
  • The Corsa is the most popular supermini in the UK for both September and year-to-date sales.
  • The Corsa is also the third best-selling car overall in the UK this year.
  • Vauxhall’s Corsa Electric remains the top-selling electric supermini (Electric B-Hatch) in the UK this year.
  • The Mokka Electric continues to dominate sales in the compact electric crossover segment.
  • By 2028, Vauxhall plans to become an electric-only manufacturer, surpassing the UK Government’s deadline by seven years.

Vauxhall’s Corsa range has continued to perform well in the UK market, leading the charts in two segments, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The Corsa was the best-selling supermini in September and year-to-date, and it also secured the third spot in the UK’s overall car sales for this year. So far in 2023, 30,177 units of Corsa have been sold. The Corsa Electric remains the top-selling electric supermini in September and continues to dominate the market in 2023, with 2,796 units sold year-to-date. The Mokka Electric also holds the top position in the Small Electric SUV segment for 2023, with 6,433 units registered.

Compared to last year, Vauxhall’s passenger car market share in the UK has increased, rising from 4.29% in September 2022 to 4.93% in September 2023. This represents 13,434 car registrations for the month and 75,953 year-to-date.

James Taylor, Managing Director of Vauxhall, highlighted the brand’s commitment to leading the transition to electrification in the UK and its success with compact electric cars. Vauxhall strives to offer affordable and efficient electric cars and vans, invest in UK manufacturing, and develop the Electric Streets initiative to enhance on-street charging infrastructure in the country.

For more information on Vauxhall’s efforts to improve on-street electric vehicle charging, visit www.electricstreets.co.uk