UK Tops 2 Million Registered Electric Vehicles

The United Kingdom has reached a significant milestone in its shift toward electric vehicles, with more than 2 million fully electric cars now registered on its roads. Department for Transport figures show 2,012,000 battery electric vehicles licensed for use as of December 2025.

This total reflects a 15 percent increase in EV registrations compared with the previous year. Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders indicates that since the start of 2026, 137,614 electric cars and 6,673 electric vans have been registered, pushing EVs to about 22 percent of the new car market, up from last year. March 2026 marked the highest monthly demand for electric-only vehicles on record.

The Electric Car Grant, introduced in July 2025, has played a central role, assisting over 100,000 drivers with discounts ranging from 1,500 to 3,750 pounds on selected models priced up to 37,000 pounds. Top-selling eligible EVs include the Ford Puma GenE, Vauxhall Frontera Electric, Renault 5, Skoda Elroq, and Volkswagen ID.3. Recent analysis from AutoTrader found that EVs are now cheaper on average to purchase than internal combustion engine vehicles, aided by manufacturer discounts.