Industry data released on Thursday showed that the UK's automotive production declined for the fifth consecutive month in July, affected by manufacturers shifting to new car models and temporary interruptions in the supply chain.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) stated that a total of 65,478 cars were produced in July, a 14.4% decrease compared to the previous year.
The production of new energy vehicles, including pure electric models, plug-in hybrid cars, and hybrid cars, accounted for 37.5% of the total output, lower than the 39.5% in the same period last year.
Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of SMMT, stated in a release, "As the industry transitions to the production of zero-emission vehicles, the market may continue to experience a certain degree of volatility."
Automobile manufacturers Nissan and Tata Motors announced investments of billions of pounds in their UK factories to produce electric cars, aiming to strengthen foreign investment in the industry and drive towards achieving net zero emissions.
However, the surge in cost of living and manufacturing has affected the sales and production of electric cars, prompting global automotive manufacturers such as Ford, GM, and Mercedes-Benz to scale back ambitious electric vehicle plans.
According to the SMMT, in the first 7 months of this year, UK car production increased by 14.8% to reach 118,672 vehicles.