Zero-emission cars reached 23% of new UK car registrations in 2025
Zero-emission cars were 23% of new UK car registrations in 2025, up from 19% in 2024, per DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
| Zero-emission car share | 23 % ▲ +4 |
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Zero-emission cars were 23% of new UK car registrations in 2025, up from 19% in 2024 — the clearest read on how fast the parc is electrifying, and on the used-EV supply that lands in fleets two to three years out. (DfT)
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