UK EV sales jumped 36% in September

The UK sold 99,199 electric cars in September 2026, up 36% year over year, giving BEVs a 28.3% market share. Combined with hybrids and PHEVs, electrified vehicles took 58.4% of the market as new car sales rose for a tenth straight month.

• 99,199 EVs sold in the UK in September, up 36% year over year
• BEV market share hit 28.3% versus 37.6% for gasoline cars
• The number of BEV models on sale has doubled since 2023 to 178
• Chinese brands took 20% of new car sales, with BYD at 20,140 units