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UK Electric Van Registrations Hit Record October as BEV Demand Surges 58%
UK electric van registrations jumped 58% in October 2026 to a record 3,369 units, but adoption remains far below the government's ZEV Mandate targets.
UK Electric Car Sales Surge 32.7% in October as EVs Reach 32% Market Share
UK electric car sales jumped 32.7% in October, giving BEVs a 32% market share. However, the SMMT warns the ZEV Mandate targets need reform.
Electric Van Sales Hit Record as UK LCV Market Extends Growth Streak
UK electric van sales hit a record 4,832 in September 2026 as the LCV market grows for a sixth straight month, but BEVs remain below the ZEV Mandate target.
UK EV Sales Hit Record High in September as EV Registrations Surge 36.3%
UK electric car sales surged 36.3% in September to a record 99,199 registrations, but the market remains behind its 2026 EV sales target.
UK Electric Van Sales Rise 25.9% as LCV Market Grows
UK electric van registrations rose 25.9% in August 2026, reaching a record 16.3% market share as the wider LCV market posted its fifth straight month of growth.
UK EV Sales Surge in August as Electric Cars Near 30% Market Share
UK EV sales surged in August 2026, with electric cars reaching a 29.8% market share. See the latest BEV, hybrid and new car registration figures.
Used EV Sales Surge 67% in the UK as Second-Hand Car Market Returns to Growth
Used EV sales in the UK surged 67% in Q2 2026 as more than 110,000 electric cars changed hands, while the wider used-car market returned to growth.
UK Van Market Climbs 22% in July as Electric Van Sales Reach Record Market Share
UK van registrations increased 22% in July 2026, while electric van sales surged 74% to a record 14.7% market share. See the latest SMMT figures and market outlook.
UK EV Sales Hit Record High as New Car Market Climbs 11.7% in July
UK new car registrations rose 11.7% in July as EV sales hit a record 27.5% market share. Battery electric vehicles surged 44.5%, but industry warns challenges remain.
UK New Car Sales Surge 11.4% in June as EVs Reach Record 30% Market Share
UK new car registrations rose 11.4% in June, with battery electric vehicles reaching a record 30% market share. However, EV demand still trails government targets.
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