MG Motor UK Smashes Records as Electrified Models Command 91% of Sales

MG Motor UK has achieved its strongest-ever sales performance in the first five months of 2026, driven by an unprecedented surge in demand for its electrified vehicle lineup.

According to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), MG’s year-to-date (YTD) sales grew by 9.4% to an all-time record of 38,346 vehicles, capturing a 4.15% market share. This exceptional growth has propelled MG into eighth place among the UK’s top 10 best-selling automotive brands.

Key Performance Highlights (Jan – May 2026)

Electrified Dominance: EV, PHEV, and HEV models accounted for a massive 91.4% of MG’s total YTD sales.
PHEV Surge: Plug-in Hybrid sales skyrocketed by 102.2% YTD.
EV Acceleration: Pure Electric Vehicle sales jumped 64.7% YTD.
Fleet Growth: Strategic focus on business sectors yielded a 10% increase in fleet sales.
Market Ranking: MG is now the 8th best-selling car brand in the UK.

Product Offensive and Fleet Success Drive Growth

MG’s record-breaking momentum follows an aggressive product rollout, featuring seven new model launches over the past 12 months. This offensive is led by the all-new MGS9 Plug-in Hybrid and backed by a highly competitive EV portfolio, including the MG4 EV Urban, the updated MG4 EV, MGS5 EV, MGS6 EV, and the premium MG IM range.

The brand's enhanced, multi-award-winning Plug-in Hybrid and class-leading Hybrid+ technologies continue to offer UK drivers an accessible transition to sustainable mobility.

In the fleet sector, MG's strategic investments have paid off with a 10% volume increase. The premium MG IM5 and MG IM6 have emerged as major hits with fleet decision-makers, offering advanced technology, competitive driving ranges, and ultra-fast charging capabilities.

"Achieving our strongest-ever year-to-date sales performance in the UK, while also setting new monthly sales records in both April and May, is a remarkable accomplishment. It reflects the growing appeal of the MG brand and the strength of our product line-up.
Our EV range is the most comprehensive and competitive it has ever been, while our advanced Plug-in Hybrid models provide an ideal pathway for customers looking to make the transition to electric driving. I firmly believe that MG is one of the most exciting automotive brands in the UK today."
— David Allison, Director of Product and Planning, MG Motor UK

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MG Motor UK Smashes Records as Electrified Models Command 91% of Sales

Key Performance Highlights (Jan – May 2026)

Product Offensive and Fleet Success Drive Growth