Electric Transition Hits ‘Key Moment’ with More than 2m EVs on Road

Electric transition hits ‘key moment’ with more than 2m EVs on road

Department for Transport statistics show 2,012,000 zero-emission vehicles were licensed for use in the UK at the end of last year.

UK hits electric car milestone as EV numbers pass two million due to Labour grants

The UK's switch to electric vehicles has reached a major milestone, with more than two million electric vehicles now registered across the UK, according to new figures. The data showed that over 100,000 drivers have now used the Government's Electric Car Grant, which offers discounts of up to £3,750 off the cost of a new electric vehicle, helping to make EVs more affordable and accelerating the shift away from petrol and diesel cars.Officials ex…

Electric transition hits ‘landmark moment’ with more than 2m EVs on road

. The number of electric vehicles (EVs) on UK roads has surpassed two million for the first time, figures show. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander hailed the “landmark moment” in the country’s transition to electric motoring. Department for Transport (DfT) statistics show 2,012,000 zero-emission vehicles were licensed for use in the UK as of the end of December last year. That is up 31.2% compared with a year earlier. The DfT said more than 100…

UK Vehicle Fleet Hits Record in 2025 as EV Adoption Surges

Britain’s vehicle fleet has reached its highest level on record, highlighting both steady market recovery and the accelerating transition toward electrification. According to new Motorparc data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), total vehicles on UK roads grew by 1.4% in 2025 to 42,549,649 units.The rise reflects a combination of improved new vehicle supply, stronger demand, and longer vehicle lifespans amid ongoi…

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