2025 was another milestone year for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK, with just half a million electric vehicles registered (That’s about 1-in-4 new cars sold)¹. On Autotrader, both new and used EVs generated +164 million advert views², showing that consumer interest in electric is stronger than ever.
However, despite this growth, the market is still falling short of the government targets. The ZEV Mandate, introduced in 2024, set ambitious goals for new car sales. The UK market is undoubtably lagging behind the targets set, as December was the only month to exceed the 28% mandate¹.
