Battery electric vehicle sales soared 34.2% year-over-year to 43,931 units in May 2026. Despite recent momentum, however, the transition to zero-emission mobility remains well behind the mandated trajectory. Year-to-date, BEVs account for just 23.9% of the market, well short of the 33% required in 2026. source: The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT)
Electric Car Registrations in the United Kingdom averaged 31279.96 Units from 2022 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 86120.00 Units in March of 2026 and a record low of 10006.00 Units in August of 2022. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Electric Car Registrations. United Kingdom Battery Electric Vehicle Registrations - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on June of 2026.