Drivers are “embracing electric” - EV sales continue to rise with a 20.4 % market share
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It’s time to look at the data for new car sales once again… and It’s official! Battery EV’s (BEVs) are the second-most popular vehicle being registered, ahead of diesel, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Facts and figures
Petrol and diesel registrations dropped by 22% and 26.2% respectively in April 2025, with a 10.4% decline in the new car market. Despite this, New Automotive reports that BEV registrations increased 3.7% year-on-year, to take a 20.4% market share.
So far in 2025, 143,050 BEVs have been registered, which equates to a 31% increase when compared with the same period last year.
Reaction
Founder of FairCharge, Quentin Wilson, commented that consumer buying behaviour shows:
“A solid rejection of fossil fuel misinformation and a clear signal that the lower running costs, increased reliability and improved air quality from EVs is preferable to petrol and diesel”.
Our own Head of EV Charging, Graeme Patton, said:
“It’s clear that drivers are embracing electric and this is supported by the data, month in, month out. The environmental benefits, as well as lower running costs and greater reliability, appeal to drivers all across the UK. Our focus is on making sure there are enough EV charge points to meet growing driver demand, and we continue to work towards that as well as collaborating with other industry partners”.
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