Electric car statistics
This report summarises the rate of growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market in the UK using information taken from carwow’s own internal database.
Best electric carsElectric car sales in the UK
With environmental factors at the forefront of global politics, the UK government continues to invest millions into the transition to EVs as part of their net zero emission strategy. As such, the rate of electric car sales in the UK is predicted to boom in the coming years.
To get a picture of the current state of the EV market in the UK, carwow has gathered internal data on a range of factors that affect the adoption of EVs. From the number of electric car models on sale to the availability of public EV chargers, this report gives you an overview of the latest electric car statistics.
The data in this report is updated regularly. Hover over the graphs to view the actual data figures.
EV (%) enquiries over time
‘EV enquiries’ refers to the percentage of consumers who contacted a car dealership or manufacturer within the carwow network about an electric car (rather than a petrol, diesel, or hybrid car).
This graph shows that the number of people interested in EVs has grown steadily over time, with a record number of people (28.9%) making an enquiry about an electric-powered car in the last quarter of 2021.
EV (%) enquiries over time vs hybrid, petrol & diesel
Electric car models available globally
The number of EVs on sale has grown significantly from 2020 with 60 models now available in 2022, meaning consumers have a much greater choice of electric cars than they did just 5 years ago.
Car manufacturers such as Mercedes, Volkswagen, BMW, Kia, and Vauxhall have expanded their range to include electric-only powered vehicles, while Tesla continues to dominate the UK EV market share and release new models.
Most popular EV makes and models
1. MG MG4 EV
A low-cost, high-tech electric hatchback
2. Tesla Model Y
A roomy, high performance electric SUV
3. MG ZS EV
Affordable electric SUV offering decent battery performance
4. Tesla Model 3
A high-tech electric car that’s very quick
5. Honda e:Ny1
Handsome electric family car
6. Audi Q4 e-tron
A dashing, posh electric SUV
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Cheapest Electric Vehicles
1. Citroen Ami
Quirky little electric car for the city2. Citroen Ami
Quirky little electric car for the city3. Dacia Spring
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Electric car FAQs
There are lots of people who are open to the idea of an electric car as their next car, but many still have unanswered questions about what making that transition will actually mean for them on a day-to-day basis. Where and when do I charge it? Will it be safe? Will running an electric car actually work out any cheaper in the long run? Will it actually be any better for the environment?
Read on for answers to all those questions and more, to see whether electric motoring really is for you.