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How Many Electric Cars Are There in the UK? (2022; Stats)

Find Out How Many Electric Cars Are Currently Registered in the UK and More

More and more UK drivers are turning to electric cars. The latest data shows that electric vehicles have double the market share of diesel cars. This is the complete opposite of February 2021. As more manufacturers release electric cars and we draw closer to the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel sales, that figure is only going to rise.

Learn more about the latest electric car statistics and trends in this article.

 

What is the Market Share of Electric Vehicles in 2022?

In November 2022, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) had a market share of 20.6%. This is up from 18.8% in November 2021.

In 2022 to date, BEVs have achieved a market share of 15.1%.

 

Electric Cars Registered in 2022

All data sourced from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and is correct up to November 2022. The following table will be updated regularly as the data is released.

 

 

Total

Vs 2021

%Difference

January

14,433

6,260

+131%

February

10,417

3,516

+196%

March

39,315

22,003

+79%

April

12,899

9,152

+41%

May

15,448

13,120

+17%

June

22,737

19,842

+15%

July

12,243

11,139

+10%

August

10,006

7,388

+35%

September

38,116

32,721

+16.5%

October

19,933

16,155

+23.4%

November

29,372

21,726

+35.2%

Total

224,919

163,022

+38%



What Were the Best Selling Electric Cars in 2021?

  1. Tesla Model 3 - 34,783
  2. Kia e-Niro - 12,271
  3. Volkswagen ID.3 - 11,032
  4. Nissan Leaf - 9,052
  5. Audi e-Tron - 7,396
  6. Hyundai Kona Electric - 7,199
  7. MINI Electric - 6,615
  8. Renault Zoe - 5,778
  9. Vauxhall Corsa-e - 5,605
  10. MG ZS EV  - 5,380

 

How Many New Electric Cars Were Registered in 2021?

190,727 electric cars were registered in the UK in 2021, more than the previous 5 years combined. This was 76% higher than 2020.

 

How Many Second Hand Electric Cars Were Sold in 2021?

According to SMMT, 40,228 second-hand electric cars were sold in 2021.

This was up 119.1% from 2020 (19,184).

 

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How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Car? (Vs an ICE)

An electric car’s running costs are much lower than those of a petrol or diesel car. Find out why and how you can save money on servicing, fuel and road tax in this article.

 

Why Should I Buy an Electric Car?

If you’re feeling inspired to join the electric car revolution in 2022, check out this article which details the benefits of owning an EV and explains why you should definitely consider buying one this year.

 

Why Would I Buy an Electric Car Instead of a Hybrid or Petrol/Diesel?

Check out this article for even more reasons why you should make the switch to an electric car. We look at the advantages of an EV, the disadvantages of ICEs and lots more besides.

 

How Can I Afford an Electric Car?

Electric cars are notoriously expensive. If this is your main barrier to owning one, check out this article. You’ll learn that there are more ways to drive an EV than buying the vehicle outright, many of which are much more affordable.

 

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