Electrified vehicles reached their highest-ever monthly volume, with a combined 196,059 registrations across battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid models. Battery electric vehicles recorded a new monthly high of 86,120 units, up 24.2% year-on-year, while plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 46.9% to achieve a 13.0% market share. Hybrid electric vehicles increased by 7.3%, taking a 15.8% share.
Despite record BEV volumes, their market share stood at 22.6% in March and 22.4% year-to-date, remaining significantly below the 33% target set under the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate for 2026. According to SMMT, the gap highlights ongoing challenges in scaling demand in line with regulatory requirements.