EVs Take 33.7% Share Of The UK - BYD Dolphin Surf Arrives! - CleanTechnica

In May 2024, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a significant 33.7% share of the UK auto market, up from 25.7% year-on-year. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 21.8% of sales, growing 26% YoY, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) made up 11.9%, with a 51% increase. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) saw modest growth, whereas combustion-only vehicles declined despite a slight overall market increase. Year-to-date, plugin EVs hold a 30.9% market share, with BEVs comprising over two-thirds of these sales. Notably, petrol-only vehicles have held under 50% market share for four consecutive months, and diesel-only vehicles remain below 6%. Analysts suggest that combined plugin EV sales might surpass combustion-only sales by December 2024 for the first time. Volkswagen led the BEV market in May with 11.5% share, driven by models like the ID.4 and ID.7, followed by BMW and Audi. Tesla, previously the top seller, dropped to fourth place in May but showed signs of recovery with the arrival of the Model Y, capturing over 21% of the UK BEV market in early June. New model launches are reshaping the market, with the Skoda Elroq performing strongly since its March debut, and the Ford Puma showing growth after its April launch. In the affordable small EV segment, the Renault 5 leads, with the BYD Dolphin Surf entering the UK market in May, signaling increased competition. This growing diversity and affordability in EV options bode well for consumer choice and market growth.