More vehicles on UK roads than ever before with rise in EVs
The number of vehicles on UK roads hit a record 42.55 million in 2025, with one in 22 being zero-emission. The number of battery electric cars on the road rose by 34.7% year-on-year to a record 1.79 million.
The UK's vehicle count reached 42.55 million in 2025, a 1.4% year-on-year increase. One in 22 vehicles is now zero-emission. Van and truck volumes rose by 1.4% and 0.2% respectively. The bus and coach fleet total increased by 0.2% for the first time since 2021. A record 1.79 million battery electric cars are on the road, up 34.7% year-on-year. The average age of the UK car fleet increased from 9.5 to 9.7 years, potentially affecting emissions reduction.
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