The demand for new cars continues to grow, as Auto Trader’s data reveals an 8% month-on-month increase in visits to its new car platform in June, with a 16% year-on-year rise.

Retailers are capitalising on sustained buyer interest by showcasing a greater portion of their new car inventory to the UK’s pool of active car purchasers.

As of June 2025, the number of new cars listed on Auto Trader has increased by 2% compared to the same period last month and by 11% compared to the previous year.

Dacia has emerged as the leader in electric vehicle rankings, driven by the popularity of its all-electric Spring model.

The Romanian manufacturer has seen its share of brand-new electric enquiries rise to 9.6% in June, up from 3.6% four weeks ago.

The Dacia Spring now leads electric model enquiries on the platform, accounting for 9.8%, according to Auto Trader.

Following Dacia, BMW holds second place with a 9.5% share. Renault ranks third with 8.9%, bolstered by the success of its Renault 5, which holds a 7.4% share. 

Meanwhile, the Jaecoo 7 is the second most popular new car on Auto Trader, with a 3% share of all new car enquiries, marking its fourth consecutive top-ten appearance.

The Jaecoo 7 has climbed from tenth place in March to second in June, challenging Land Rover’s Range Rover Sport, which currently leads with a 4% share.  

New car discounts have increased slightly, with the average discount across all fuel types rising from 8.9% in May to 9.2% in June.

Electric vehicle discounts also saw a modest increase, from 10.2% off RRP in May to 10.4% in June, following a slight softening between April and May.

Auto Trader performance director Bex Kennett said: “The new car market remains buoyant as we head into the summer months, with healthy levels of consumer interest for brand new cars on our platform. This includes the rapidly expanding electric segment of the market, which is providing car buyers with more choice than ever.

“Critically, we are seeing more affordable options enter the market, which as reflected in the popularity of the Dacia Spring, is helping make the switch to electric far more accessible for the average car buyer. With more options available and rising discounts helping to further entice buyers, our outlook for the market remains a confident one.”

In May 2025, Dealer Auction, a joint venture between Cox Automotive and Auto Trader, reported a significant increase in profit margins for the electric vehicle market.

Dealer Auction’s EV Performance data indicates a 9.3% rise in retail profit margins compared to the previous month, marking the highest average margin recorded in 2025.