--- title: "European Auto Market | UK H1 2025: MG and BYD Shine" type: "Topics" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/topics/31553839.md" description: "In June 2025, the UK car market continued its recovery momentum, achieving a year-on-year growth of 6.7%, marking the best performance for the same period since the pandemic. The strong growth of electric vehicles became the main theme, with pure electric vehicles accounting for nearly a quarter of the market share, and plug-in hybrids also seeing significant growth. At the brand level, Volkswagen remained in first place, Hyundai rose to a historic high, while Chinese brands BYD and Jetour continued to gain momentum, with sales surging year-on-year. 01 Sales Overview and Power Structure Transformation In June 2025, the total number of new car registrations in the UK reached 191,316, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%..." datetime: "2025-07-08T02:05:18.000Z" locales: - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/topics/31553839.md) - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/topics/31553839.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/topics/31553839.md) author: "[芝能-烟烟](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/11273666.md)" --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/topics/31553839.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/topics/31553839.md) # European Auto Market | UK H1 2025: MG and BYD Shine ​​ In June 2025, the UK car market continued its recovery, achieving a 6.7% year-on-year growth, marking the best performance for the same period since the pandemic. The strong growth of electric vehicles became the main theme, with pure electric vehicles accounting for nearly a quarter of the market share, and plug-in hybrids also seeing significant growth. At the brand level, Volkswagen remained in first place, Hyundai rose to a historic high of fourth place, while Chinese brands BYD and Jaecoo continued to gain momentum, with sales surging year-on-year.   **01** **Sales Overview and Power Structure Transformation**  In June 2025, the total number of new car registrations in the UK reached 191,316, a 6.7% year-on-year increase, marking the best June performance since the pre-pandemic year of 2019.  Cumulative sales in the first half of 2025 reached 1,042,219 units, a 3.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This reflects the resilience of the UK car market despite high interest rates and economic uncertainty.  **From the perspective of sales channels**   **◎** Private car purchases accounted for 37.4%, slightly lower than 37.7% in the same period last year;   **◎** Leasing fleet sales grew by 8.5%, accounting for 60% of the market and remaining the main driver of growth;   **◎** Business purchases fell by 15.8%, accounting for only 2.5%.   **From the perspective of powertrain structure, the trend toward electrification is becoming increasingly evident:**   **◎** Pure electric vehicles(BEV)sold 47,354 units in June, a 39.1% year-on-year increase, with market share rising from 19% last year to 24.8%.   **◎** Plug-in hybrid vehicles(PHEV)grew by 28.8%, reaching 21,382 units, accounting for 11.2%. **◎** Hybrid vehicles(HEV)fell by 8.5%, with sales of 23,835 units, accounting for 12.5%.   **In contrast, traditional internal combustion engine vehicles continued to decline:**   **◎** Gasoline vehicle sales fell by 4.2% to 88,029 units, with market share dropping to 46%. **◎** Diesel vehicle sales were flat, with only a 0.2% increase, accounting for 5.6%.   **From the perspective of brand rankings**   **◎** Volkswagen remained at the top with an 8.9% market share, leading for 25 consecutive months.   **◎** BMW slipped slightly but remained in second place,   **◎** Ford rose to third place with a 20.1% increase. **◎** South Korean brand Hyundai performed well, entering the top four in the UK for the first time, surpassing Kia, which fell by 2.7%. **◎** Skoda saw significant growth, with a 27.8% increase.   **◎** Toyota, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz saw significant declines. **At the model level**   **◎** Nissan Qashqaireturned to the top spot with 5,008 units sold, topping the monthly sales chart for the first time since March 2024. **◎** Ford Puma and Tesla Model Y ranked second and third, respectively. **◎** Additionally, Vauxhall Corsa,MG HS, and Tesla Model 3 all made it into the top six, showing the growing appeal of electric vehicles and locally manufactured products. **02** **The Rise of Chinese Brands and Market Strategy** **The influence of Chinese car brands in the UK market is expanding rapidly.** BYD ranked 18th in the market with 4,583 units sold in June, a 557.5% year-on-year increase, the highest growth rate among all brands. Cumulative sales in the first half of 2025 reached 19,390 units, a 567.7% increase year-on-year. This has helped BYD establish a foothold in the UK's new energy vehicle market. **In terms of models** **◎** The MG HS was the best-performing Chinese model, with 3,567 units sold in June, ranking fifth nationally. Cumulative sales for the year reached 16,115 units, placing it in the top ten. As one of the earliest Chinese brands to enter the UK market, MG has built a strong reputation in recent years by introducing mature hybrid and electric models. **◎** Jaecoo was another rapidly growing brand, selling 2,432 units in June and entering the top 25 in the UK market for the first time, becoming the best-performing new entrant this year.   **◎** Omoda also ranked 31st with 1,345 units sold, gradually establishing its market presence. **◎** Emerging brands such as ZEEKR, XPeng, and Leapmotor have also begun testing the UK market. In the £20,000 to £30,000 electric SUV segment, Chinese brands have significant advantages in terms of features, range, and smart technology.   **The main advantages of Chinese brands in the UK include high levels of product intelligence, strong cost control, and rapid responsiveness.** Chinese companies have continued to strengthen their adaptation to right-hand drive models and local sales networks, gradually overcoming past trust and service barriers.   **Summary**   **The UK car market in June 2025 showcased three major trends: rapid growth in electric vehicle adoption, the strong rise of Chinese brands, and localization as a core competitive factor. Companies like BYD and MG have already made breakthroughs in sales, and for Chinese brands, the UK is just one stop in their global market strategy.**​​​​ ### Related Stocks - [Volkswagen AG (VWAGY.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VWAGY.US.md) - [Volkswagen AG (VWAPY.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VWAPY.US.md)