By WhichEV
The numbers are in! The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market has recorded its highest-ever January share of new car sales. New data from New AutoMotive, a UK non-governmental organisation, reveals that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for over one in five new car registrations last month, a significant 34% increase compared to January 2024, when EVs held a 15% share.
This impressive growth has fuelled optimism that the UK is on track to meet its ambitious 2030 targets for electric vehicle adoption. The surge in EV sales has been driven by strong performances from European manufacturers, including BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Audi, and Mini. Mini, in particular, saw a remarkable jump in electric car sales, from just over 200 units in January 2024 to over 1,000 in January 2025, likely due to improvements in vehicle range.
