MG breaks 18,000 UK sales in a month for the first time

MG registered 18,026 cars in the UK in September 2026, the first time it has passed 18,000 in a single month. That gave it a 5.14% share of the 350,518 new cars sold, according to Electric Cars Report. For electric buyers the detail matters: the brand’s best seller was the HS, which is not a pure EV.

How big was MG’s September?

MG ranked fourth in the UK new-car market, up 3,449 cars, or 23.7%, on September 2025. July to September was its largest quarter in the UK, at 30,189 registrations. The quarter total shows the growth was not a single-month spike.

Measure	Figure
MG September 2026 registrations	18,026
Share of 350,518-car market	5.14%
Change on September 2025	up 3,449 (23.7%)
Q3 2026 registrations	30,189
Top model, MG HS	5,444

The record was led by the HS, not an EV

The MG HS recorded 5,444 registrations, ninth in the UK’s best-selling cars for the month. It is sold as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid, so about 30% of MG’s September volume came from a car you cannot run on electricity alone. UK buyers are choosing MG for price and variety of powertrain, and EV demand sits inside a wider growth story. MG’s 18,026 registrations were 5.14% of a 350,518-car market, while the 99,199 battery-electric cars registered across all brands made up 28.3% of it. Our September EV sales report covers the record 99,199 battery-electric registrations across the whole market.

Where MG’s electric cars fit

MG’s electric line-up competes on price more than on range. Prices below are list prices from the sources linked. MG models do not qualify for the government Electric Car Grant, so MG has run its own £1,500 discount on the MG4 Urban, MG4 and MGS5 EV. One dealer listing gave a registration deadline of 30 June 2026 for that offer, so confirm whether it still applies. The table shows prices before any discount.

Model	Price from	Battery	Range
MG4 Urban Standard Range	£23,495	43kWh	up to 201 miles
MG4 Urban Long Range	£25,495	54kWh	up to 258 miles
MGS5 EV SE Standard Range	£28,495	49kWh	211 miles WLTP
MGS5 EV SE Long Range	£30,995	64kWh	up to 298 miles (MG figure)

The MG4 Urban starts at £23,495, with the Long Range version £2,000 more. The MGS5 EV launched at £28,495 with a 49kWh battery. The 64kWh SE Long Range costs £30,995 and MG quotes up to 298 miles.

Why the HS matters to EV buyers

A brand selling 18,026 cars a month can spread its costs, and keep its dealers busy, across several powertrains. For an EV buyer that is mostly good news: it supports a wide dealer network, stable parts supply and a range of trims. The risk is that hybrid demand pulls attention from electric models, so it is worth comparing the MG4 Urban and MGS5 EV against dedicated EV rivals rather than assuming the brand’s volume reflects its electric line-up.

How MG compares with other Chinese brands

MG is the established Chinese-owned name, and rivals are catching up. BYD recorded 20,129 UK sales in September, more than MG, while newer names such as Leapmotor are growing from a small base. Our guide to Chinese brands and market share report show how the field is shifting, and our brand winners and losers piece puts MG’s growth in wider context.

What this means for you

If you want a petrol-hybrid or plug-in hybrid, the HS shows where most MG buyers are going. If you want an EV, MG’s strength is a low entry price: the MG4 Urban at £23,495 is the cheapest way into its range, and the MGS5 EV adds a family-sized SUV with up to 298 miles from £30,995 in Long Range form. MG models do not qualify for the Electric Car Grant, as our eligibility guide explains, so compare quotes with and without any MG discount, and expect dealers to be busy while the brand is selling at record volumes.