EVs At 38.3% Share In The UK - Vauxhall Frontera Arrives - CleanTechnica

In August 2024, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a 38.3% share of the UK auto market, up significantly from 29.4% a year earlier. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 26.5% of sales, growing 15% year-over-year, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) surged 69%, reclaiming the lead over hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) for the first time since 2020. Despite a slight 2% decline in overall auto sales volume (82,908 units), EV market share reached new highs, driven in part by PHEVs now typically offering over 50 miles of electric range. Tesla remained the leading BEV brand with a 15% market share. The UK government reintroduced a BEV incentive scheme with grants tiered by carbon footprint and vehicle price, aiming to support lower-cost EVs under £37,000 and encourage cleaner battery supply chains. However,