EVs Take 33.8% Share Of The UK - Government Bungles Incentives - CleanTechnica

In July 2024, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a 33.8% share of the UK auto market, up from 27.4% year-on-year, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounting for 21.3% and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) 12.5%. Despite this growth, overall auto sales declined by about 5% year-on-year to 140,154 units. BEV volume grew modestly by 9%, while PHEVs saw a stronger 33% increase. Volkswagen led BEV sales in July with a 9.5% market share, followed by Ford (8.3%) and Audi (7.2%). Ford’s rise, partly driven by the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, was notable, with the Ford Explorer SUV emerging as a potential best-selling BEV for the month. New MG models, including the IM5 sedan and IM6 SUV, also debuted, offering