In the UK, Hyundai sold 1,100 of the INSTER electric vehicle (EV) in the model’s first month, while the brand increased retail and fleet sales in the first half of 2025.

In the first half of the year, Hyundai increased retail sales by 20% year-on-year, with the sector-wide increase much lower, at 4.5%

Fleet sales were up by 33.8%, with the sector as a whole increasing by 7.7%.

The company’s sold 48,777 vehicles in the first half of 2025, a 5.1% year-on-year increase, maintaining its 4.7% share of the car market.

The Tucson remained Hyundai’s best-selling car, representing 31% of all sales, at 15,495 units.

Ashley Andrew, managing director at Hyundai Motor UK, said: We’re demonstrating the strength of our enhanced business model with a key focus on delivering long-term sustainable volume growth.

“With the launch of the new INSTER and with IONIQ 9 coming this month, our expanded product portfolio puts us in a strong position to accelerate EV sales in line with the ZEV mandate, continuing our growth trajectory while meeting the challenges and opportunities ahead in the UK market.”