The fall was driven by double-digit drops in petrol and diesel vehicle deliveries, down 14.2% and 20.5% respectively. However, uptake of hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles also fell, down 1.6% and 3.2%.
This suggests fewer people are buying and selling cars in the UK.
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were the only powertrain to record growth, with a raft of new models driving the strongest growth this year, up 24.5% to reach a 20.7% share of the market.
UK new car buyers now have more than 125 different BEV models to choose from – an uplift of 38% over the last 10 months.
2024 year-to-date new registrations
| Make and model | Number of registrations |
|---|---|
| Ford Puma | 42,465 |
| Kia Sportage | 42,115 |
| Nissan Qashqai | 35,271 |
| Nissan Juke | 30,548 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 29,427 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 28,115 |
| Audi A3 | 26,830 |
| Volkswagen Polo | 25,817 |
| MG HS | 25,414 |
| Volvo XC40 | 24,621 |
Most new registration October 2024
| Make and model | Number of registrations |
|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | 4,533 |
| Ford Puma | 3,521 |
| MINI Cooper | 2,921 |
| Volvo XC40 | 2,675 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2,477 |
| Ford Kuga | 2,428 |
| Toyota Yaris | 2,369 |
| Nissan Qashqai | 2,348 |
| MG HS | 2,299 |
| Peugeot 208 | 2,267 |
Top 10 best-selling cars in the UK 2024
Ford Puma - 42,465 registrations
Ford's popular small SUV, the Puma, is easy to drive, comfortable and practical with a large boot. The Puma is also cheap to run thanks to petrol hybrid technology that keeps fuel costs down. Little wonder, perhaps, it's so popular with car buyers in Britian.
Read our full Ford Puma review.
Kia Sportage - 42,582 registrations
Easy to drive, stylish and backed by a seven-year-warranty, the Kia Sportage is a serious player in the family SUV market. All versions are spacious and comfortable, while Kia’s impressive range of petrol hybrid powertrains make the Sportage rewarding to drive and affordable to run.
Read our full Kia Sportage review.
Nissan Qashqai - 35,271 registrations
Popular with family car buyers, the Nissan Qashqai is one of the UK's favourite SUVs. Now in its third generation, the Qashqai is better than ever before. The interior is spacious, and the high levels of refinement make the Qashqai perfect for high mileage drivers who want a class leading family car at a price they can afford.
Read our full Nissan Qashqai review.
Volkswagen Golf - 27,456 registrations
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The Volkswagen Golf is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and remains one of Britain's most popular cars for people of all ages.
Read our full Volkswagen Golf review.
Nissan Juke - 30,548 registrations
The original small supermini-derived SUV, the Nissan Juke is a worthy rival to the Ford Puma thanks to its eye-catching style and driver-friendly cabin. Most buyers choose their Juke with Nissan’s excellent 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, while the 1.6-litre hybrid is popular with drivers who want their Juke with a dose of performance.
Read our full Nissan Juke review.
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Audi A3 - 26,830 registrations
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MG HS - 25,414 registrations
The new MG HS builds on oits hugely popular large SUV with an extensive redesign featuring a sharper, more aggressive appearance.
Read our full MG HS review.
BMW 1 Series
The arrival of the all-new BMW 1 Series heralds the dawn of a new era for this successful model that has consistently combined handling excellence, practicality, technology and quality.
Read our full BMW 1 Series review.
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