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06 January 26 Press releases

Commentary | New car registrations December 2025

In the UK, we could be getting close to the tipping point on electrified vehicles, as nearly half of all new cars sold last year were electric or hybrid – and pushing overall sales past the 2 million mark. Drivers now have more choice of models than ever before and a declining EV price premium thanks to the industry’s efforts, but if we are going to reach ever-tougher targets under the ZEV mandate we still need to do more to encourage demand. That should include broadening the range of models eligible for Electric Car Grants, and cutting the cost of public charging.

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