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EVs At 35.2% Share In The UK

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EVRoutes Team

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The first quarter of 2026 saw plugin EVs at 35

What's Happening

BEV share grew modestly year on year (YoY), whilst PHEV grew more. Overall Q1 auto volume was 614,854 units, up some 6% YoY. Tesla was the best-selling BEV brand in.

Why This Matters for EV Owners

The Bigger Picture

This development reflects broader shifts in the European EV market as charging infrastructure expands and new models enter the market..

EV Comparison: How Do These Models Stack Up?

Among these models, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range leads in efficiency at 14.4 kWh/100km, while the Tesla Model 3 Long Range offers the longest range at 602 km WLTP.

ModelBatteryWLTP RangeEfficiency
Tesla Model 3 Long Range75 kWh602 km14.4 kWh/100km
Tesla Model Y Long Range75 kWh533 km16.9 kWh/100km

Data sourced from EVRoutes' vehicle database covering 60+ EV models. Ranges are WLTP-rated and real-world results may vary by 10-20% based on driving conditions.

Charging Infrastructure: London, UK

London has seen rapid charging deployment through BP Pulse, Gridserve, and Tesla. The UK's Right to Charge law gives tenants the right to request EV charger installation.

EVRoutes indexes over 500,000+ charging stations across 30 European countries, aggregated from providers including Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, Fastned, Allego, and more.

What to Watch Next

As the EV landscape continues to evolve, developments like this shape the transition to electric mobility across Europe..

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