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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 53,426 new cars were registered in that colour in the UK in 2023.
That was 2.8% of all new cars, representing the highest market share for green in 19 years.
Many buyers choosing a green electric car are keen to emphasise the environmental credentials of their purchase.
Uptake of battery electric new cars reached a record level with 315,000 units last year, up 17.8% from 2022.
The overall new car market grew by 17.9% last year.
Grey increased its dominance as the UK’s most popular new car colour by accounting for 26.8% of all new cars registered in 2023, up from 25.7% in 2022.
It was a monochrome top three, with black in second place (20.2%) followed by white (16.5%).
More than three out of five (63.5%) new cars joining UK roads last year were either grey, black or white.
The other colours with a market share of more than 1% were blue (15.1%), red (7.5%), silver (6.5%), green (2.8%) and orange (1.7%).
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: “2023 was a bumper year for the British new car market, as buyers continued to gravitate towards familiar monochrome hues for another year – even as ever more motorists embrace new technologies.
“Car manufacturers have diligently expanded their offerings, with a huge selection of colour options available across hundreds of models and thousands of specification options.
“The extensive variety allows drivers flexibility in choosing a tint that embodies their individuality and style.”
Published: by Radio NewsHub
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