Inside The UK's Supercar Market 2025
- Antony Fragola
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
From Lamborghinis to Maseratis, the UK’s supercar market is shifting gears, with low-cost finance options making ownership more accessible for adrenaline seekers.
With demand accelerating, the question is how this enthusiasm is translating into real-world ownership trends.
To see how this shift is playing out on the road, our experts analysed government car ownership data from the past three years, tracking vehicle registrations of over 2,000 supercar models across five leading brands.
While prices can reach into the hundreds of thousands, supercars have proven to grow in popularity over recent years, with ownership increasing by 4.8% in 2024, as brands like Lamborghini top the list.
Vehicle ownership of supercars has been on a steady incline year upon year, with 2025 Q1 figures indicating numbers may be at their highest peak in the decade so far.
While the boom in supercar sales has been previously attributed to a ‘you only live once’ attitude, they’re also still widely appreciated as a luxury status symbol, signifying a reflection of wealth and aspiration, as well as a passion for high-end craftsmanship. So, which supercars are capturing drivers’ attention?
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Our research shows a renewed confidence in the supercar market, with owners increasingly expanding their luxury fleet as newer models of vehicles become available.
Most of the UK’s top five supercar brands have seen registration numbers rise, including one that has more than doubled its numbers since Q1 2022.
Reflecting its long and iconic British heritage, Aston Martin was the most popular supercar brand in the UK in 2024, with a total of 158,249 registrations by the end of 2024. Its sleek design and futuristic styling make it a highly sought-after powerhouse, with the Vantage V8 ranking as the most popular so far this year.
Meanwhile, Ferrari led the pack with the highest increase in registrations, cementing its status as the fastest-growing supercar brand. Registrations soared by 108% from 2022 to 2024, including a sharp 77% jump year-on-year from 2023.
McLaren had the lowest number of total registrations by the end of 2024, with 11,955; however, there was a modest 3% increase in ownership compared to the year before.
While the number of registrations continues to rise overall, it was highlighted that over a quarter of the UK’s top supercars are no longer being driven but are instead sitting idle and officially registered off the road in 2025.
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The number of SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) vehicles increased by 17% from the start of 2022 to the beginning of 2025. This suggests that while vehicle registrations are on the rise, more supercars are being stored on driveways and inside garages as collectables to be admired rather than driven.
This shift in usage may reflect owners upgrading to newer models of the same brands while holding onto their older models as part of a private collection.
New model releases like the Ferrari 296 GTB and GTS are likely contributing to rising registrations, attracting buyers with the mega 819 hp of raw power, and a hybrid system enabling short electric drives that showcase Ferrari’s continued move toward electrification.
Commenting on the research, commercial director of Approved Finance Group, Mark Kozo, said:
“We’re witnessing a significant shift in the supercar market, with the number of registrations continuing to rise and interest in high-performance vehicles showing no signs of slowing down.
“What’s particularly interesting is how ownership habits are evolving, with more collectors and enthusiasts investing in supercars. However, not all are purchasing for the thrill of driving, with many desiring the vehicles as long-term assets that represent heritage and status. Many of these vehicles are now being carefully maintained off-road, preserved as part of growing private collections.
“With 2025 already off to a strong start in terms of registrations, it will be fascinating to see whether this momentum continues and how it reshapes the definition of supercar ownership in the years ahead.”
Methodology:
Approved Motor Finance analysed Government data on vehicle licensing statistics, specifically vehicle registration numbers of 2,150 supercar models from 2022 to 2025, across five leading supercar brands. The analysis examined the total number of vehicle registrations during this period, as well as the split between licensed (on-road) and SORN (off-road) supercars. Percentages have been rounded up to the nearest point.
Data correct as of October 2025.
