Electric car sales in the UK are forecast to reach 580,000 registrations in 2026, accounting for 29% of all new car sales, according to new projections from leading EV leasing company DriveElectric. This is based on an estimated two million total new car registrations next year.
This represents a significant rise from 2025, when electric cars made up 23.4% of the new car market (473,348 units). While December 2025 alone saw EVs account for 32.2% of registrations, overall market share is expected to increase by 5.6 percentage points year on year in 2026.
Electric Van Sales to Surge by 50% in 2026
Sales of Electric Light Commercial Vehicles (ELCVs)—primarily electric vans—are forecast to grow by 50% in 2026, with registrations reaching around 45,000 units, up from approximately 30,169 in 2025 (a 9.5% market share).
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