Number of new electric cars sold in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Number of new electric cars sold was 700,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new electric cars sold in United Kingdom, 2010–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of new electric cars sold in United Kingdom is 700,000 cars, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 27.3% on the previous year and up 2,313.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new electric cars sold in United Kingdom peaked at 700,000 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 261 cars, in 2010.
That places United Kingdom 4th out of 58 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27,624 cars | 261 cars | 75,000 cars | 10 |
| 2020s | 426,333 cars | 178,000 cars | 700,000 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new electric cars sold in United Kingdom?
- Number of new electric cars sold in United Kingdom was 700,000 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of new electric cars sold recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 700,000 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new electric cars sold recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 261 cars in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom rank for number of new electric cars sold?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new electric cars sold rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,313.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of new electric cars sold. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.