EV choice doubles as new model hits UK market every fortnight

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Nearly half of all new cars on offer are all-electric, reveals new market data

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Matt Allan

28 September 2026 · 2 min read

Electric car choice in the UK has doubled in the last three years, with more than 170 fully electric models now on sale.

Manufacturers have launched the equivalent of a new EV every fortnight since 2023, according to new market analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

There are now 171 fully electric models on sale in the UK, ranging from the £12,000 Dacia Spring city car to the £400,000 Rolls-Royce Spectre super-coupe, with a wealth of choices to suit nearly every driver’s need in between.

With the more than 150 hybrid options also on sale, three-quarters of the UK’s new car parc is capable of zero-emissions driving, helping cut new car CO2 by more than half a million tonnes a year.

The SMMT data also shows that the average range of the latest EVs on sale is 300 miles – more than double the typical weekly mileage of a UK driver.

The SMMT says that the UK now has one of the world’s most diverse and competitive car markets, with 385 models from more than 60 brands across all powertrains.

While still campaigning to soften the ZEV Mandate, the SMMT says that there are now EVs in every segment – from family SUVs to sports cars – with options to suit a vast range of buyers.

It says the boom in the UK’s EV market “reflects the automotive sector’s leadership in the UK’s transition to zero emission driving”, with billions of pounds invested in EV research, development and manufacturing.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “Britain’s new car market has never offered so much choice, with a new electric model arriving every fortnight and zero emission motoring now available in every shape and size of vehicle.

“Industry investment is delivering the products, performance and range drivers need, while compelling offers are helping more people make the switch.

“For those still facing barriers or uncertainty, the huge range of hybrid and lower emission models means drivers can still make drastic cuts to their carbon footprint, keeping the UK firmly on the road to net zero.”