Each year the Everything Electric UK 2025 is held at Farnborough in UK, and vendors release new EVs or home electricity products. The show in 2025 focused on electric vehicles with minimal home electric products.

UK 50% Electric Cars Sept 2025

The percentage of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold in the UK in September 2025 was 23.3% of the total new car market.

This figure comes from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and represents:

• A record monthly volume of BEV registrations (72,779 units).
• A significant rise of 29.1% compared to September 2024.
• Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) also saw strong growth, taking a 12.2% market share.
• The total market share for all electrified vehicles (BEVs, PHEVs, and standard hybrids) surpassed 50% for the first time.

The Future of EV adoption in UK:

Strong Momentum and Consumer Appetite:

The record volume of BEV sales indicates strong consumer demand and growing adoption, driven by an expanding choice of models and the introduction of the government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG). The fact that over half of all new cars registered were electrified shows a significant, accelerating shift away from internal combustion engines (ICE).

Meeting the ZEV Mandate is a Challenge:

Despite the record sales, the year-to-date BEV market share is around 22.1%, which is still short of the government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate target of 28% for 2025. This suggests that while adoption is growing, manufacturers still face pressure to significantly boost sales of purely zero-emission vehicles in the final months of the year, likely through aggressive pricing and incentives.

Policy and Incentives are Key Drivers:

Industry experts attribute the September surge partly to the Electric Car Grant and manufacturer discounting, particularly for fleet buyers. This suggests that government policies and financial incentives, or lack thereof for private buyers, play a crucial role in accelerating or slowing the transition.

The Rise of Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs):

The robust growth in PHEV sales (up 56.4% in September) suggests that many consumers or fleet operators are opting for an intermediate step before fully committing to a BEV, perhaps due to concerns about charging infrastructure or range anxiety. The inclusion of hybrids in the relaxed ZEV mandate targets may also be shifting manufacturer focus.

Summary,

September 2025 figures represent a pivotal, positive milestone for EV adoption, showing the market is reaching a critical mass. However, continued, sustained growth will depend on manufacturers meeting their ZEV mandate obligations and addressing remaining barriers such as charging infrastructure coverage and upfront costs for private consumers.