BEV sales soared 59.1% year-over-year to 39,084 units in April 2026, pushing total BEV registrations since 2002 past the two-million mark for the first time. This milestone saw BEVs capture a 26.2% market share for the month. Year-to-date, BEVs account for 23.1% of new car sales, still below the 33% target set by the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, even with manufacturer discounts and the Electric Car Grant in place. source: The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT)
Electric Car Registrations in the United Kingdom averaged 31036.67 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 May of 2026.