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EVs At 41.4% Share In The UK – Tesla Leading BEV Brand
2026 Q2 saw plugin EVs at 41.4% share in the UK, up from 34.2% in Q2 2025. BEV share grew decently year on year, whilst PHEV share grew modestly.
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The UK's electric vehicle market has seen a notable increase in the second quarter of 2026, with plugin electric vehicles accounting for 41.4% of total sales. This growth is largely driven by the rise in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales, which have seen a decent year-on-year increase. Meanwhile, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales have grown modestly. The overall auto market in the UK has also experienced a 13% year-over-year increase in volume, with 523,075 units sold in the second quarter. Tesla has emerged as the leading BEV brand in the UK during this period, underscoring its significant presence in the country's electric vehicle market.
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