For the first time in the UK, annual sales of new electric vehicles (BEVs) have surpassed petrol cars.
In the 12 months leading to May 2026, 516,490 BEVs were sold compared to 504,010 petrol cars.
The growth in EV demand continues despite industry pushback against the zero-emissions vehicle mandate.
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01 — What / Thesis
UK electric vehicle sales overtake petrol cars
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02 — Who / Subject
UK consumers
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03 — Where / Locus
United Kingdom
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04 — When / Temporality
May 2026
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