UK EVs At 34.6% Share In 2025 - Tesla Model Y Best-Seller - CleanTechnica

In 2025, electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK achieved a significant market share milestone, with plugin EVs reaching 34.6% of total auto sales, up from 28.1% in 2024. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone accounted for 23.4%, while plugin hybrids (PHEVs) held 11.1%. December 2025 saw even higher monthly shares, with plugin EVs at 43.8%, BEVs at 32.2%, and PHEVs at 11.6%. The overall auto market volume also grew modestly, with 2,020,523 units sold in 2025, a 3% increase from the previous year. The UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate has been effective in driving these gains, with manufacturers meeting or exceeding the 2025 target of 28% EV share, despite some allowances and credit trading. The mandate's targets will increase in subsequent