A total of 28,932 new electric cars were registered in July, a 3.8 percent increase compared to the same month in 2024. The growth comes amid continued consumer uncertainty over the details of the government’s new Electric Car Grant.
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The sustained demand for EVs contrasts sharply with the ongoing decline of fossil-fuelled vehicles, with petrol and diesel sales falling by 27.5 percent and 12.9 percent respectively. The data reveals a significant shift in the manufacturer landscape. While Tesla has long dominated the UK’s EV market, its registrations fell by over 60 percent compared to the same month last year. Conversely, Ford saw its BEV sales rise by over 400 percent, indicating a major push into the electric space.
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The electric van market also continued its impressive growth, with registrations up 57.6% year-on-year, as more businesses make the switch to cleaner, cheaper-to-run commercial vehicles.
“British motorists are charged up and ready to go, and are switching to electric cars in record numbers in 2025.” Nelmes says this may represent positive news for tens of thousands of households who stand to save up to £1,500 a year on fuel costs, significantly reducing their energy spending. He adds that this shift appears to be the result of smart government policy, including ambitious targets and a generous grant scheme, which sends a clear message to investors that Britain is fully committed to the EV transition. (hcn)
