UK EV population hits new high, says SMMT
The number of vehicles on British roads reached its highest ever level in 2024, rising by 1.4% to 41,964,268, according to new Motorparc data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The number of cars in use also reached a new high, growing by 1.3% or 470,556 units to 36,165,401, marking […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: The UK’s 2024 EV sales show the potential and challenges in the sector
By WhichEV In a year marked by both triumph and challenge, the UK’s automotive industry has achieved a significant milestone with record sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024, despite not meeting the government’s ambitious Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) targets. As the nation progresses towards a greener future, the dynamics of the car market continue […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Over 27,000 EVs sold in July alone, according to SMMT data
By WhichEV The UK new car market experienced an overall 2.5% rise in July, marking two consecutive years of growth, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This positive trend saw 147,517 new cars hit the roads, making it the best July performance since 2020, when dealership re-openings […]
The WhichEV View: 2023 UK EV sales pass landmark half-year figure
So far in 2023, almost 600,000 cars have been sold with some kind of electric drive motor inside – compared to only 455,000 with just a petrol engine. Pure battery electric vehicles have accounted for over 175,000 sales so far – which means the year could end with well over 300,000 new EV sales in […]