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United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market

United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Size, Growth, Trends: By Vehicle Type: Passenger Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle; By Propulsion Type: Battery Electric Vehicle, Others; By Vehicle Drive Type; By Vehicle Class; By Vehicle Top Speed; By Charging Point Type; By Vehicle Connectivity; Market Dynamics; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Outlook

The United Kingdom electric vehicle market size was approximately USD 19.76 billion in 2023. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 67.45 billion by 2032.

 

Key Takeaways

  • The UK ranks among the world’s top 5 nations for EV readiness and transition.
  • Between 2023 and 2027, 71% of new vehicle launches in the UK are expected to be electric.
  • The UK is among the top 10 countries in the world ranked by electric vehicle demand.

 

An electric vehicle is an advanced model of automobile which runs on an electric motor instead of traditionally powered diesel/petrol engines. It is gaining widespread popularity among governments and people owing to its small carbon footprint and its smart features. It travels noiselessly and provides a comfortable riding experience to the passenger.

 

The market is being driven by shift towards sustainability and changing consumer sentiment that is motivating manufacturers to phase out the development of ICE vehicles. The impact of rising air pollution on people’s health and the high carbon emissions generated by transport sector are accelerating the transition towards electrification of buses and cars in the United Kingdom.

 

Key Trends and Developments

High demand for pre-owned EVs; good government support for battery manufacturing; rise of connected and automated vehicles; and surge in demand for BEVs are the major trends boosting the United Kingdom electric vehicle market development

 

Date Event
Jan 2024 In January 2024, 20,935 new battery electric vehicles were registered in the UK, recording an year-on-year growth of 13.1%.
Feb 2024 The UK government announced a grant of up to 75%, funding the installation of electric vehicle charging points in state-funded schools and educational institutions.
Dec 2023 The Chinese EV company Nio is planning to launch ET-7 vehicle in the UK by the end of 2024. This vehicle can run for 1000km on a single charge.
Nov 2023 Nissan announced an investment of 2 billion pounds in the UK to upgrade its existing car fleet like Qashqai, Juke, and Leaf, and establish a new EV battery gigafactory.

 

 

Trends Description
High demand for pre-owned electric vehicles Vehicle owners are gradually switching to eco-friendly transportation solutions, including EVs. This is reflected in their inclination to purchase second-hand electric vehicles.
Good government support for battery research and manufacturing The UK government is offering incentives to companies to accelerate the production of innovative batteries for electric vehicles, addressing concerns surrounding their safety and performance.
Rise of connected and automated electric vehicles The increasing popularity of smart and connected electric vehicles is expected to favour UK’s electric vehicle market.
Surge in demand for BEVs (battery operated electric vehicles) The United Kingdom is witnessing a steady growth in the demand for battery operated electric vehicles, due to their environmental benefits and lower noise levels.

 

United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Trends

Pre-owned electric vehicles are extremely popular among people because of their low cost and environment friendly nature. The desire to own an electric vehicle among the younger population is also high because of its technological superiority over other automotives. The shift in consumer preferences and increased demand for clean mobility are the key factors driving the United Kingdom electric vehicle market growth.

 

The government is incentivising battery production in the UK to boost the adoption of electric vehicles. In 2023, it invested 27.6 million pounds in the Faraday Battery Challenge to encourage research and innovation for manufacturing electric vehicle battery, with a focus on its cost-effectiveness. The growing research around lowering the cost of battery production and addressing challenges like range anxiety is expected to lower the cost of EVs and improve their performance, thus boosting EV adoption in the coming years.

 

Market Segmentation

“United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

 

Market Breakup Categories
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle, Commercial vehicle
Propulsion Type Battery Electric Vehicle, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Vehicle Drive Type Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Rear Wheel Drive (RWD), All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Vehicle-Class Low-Priced, Mid-Priced, Luxury
Vehicle Top Speed 125 mph, More than 125 mph
Charging Point Type AC (normal charging), DC (super charging), Inductive charging
Vehicle Connectivity V2B or V2I, V2G, V2V, V2X

 

Passenger vehicles are expected to maintain their lead in the United Kingdom electric vehicle market due to their increased sales and desire for personal mobility

Passenger vehicles are expected to dominate the United Kingdom electric vehicle market over the forecast period. Their dominance can be attributed to increased consumer demand for personal mobility, especially in emerging nations like India and China. Besides, the government’s zero emissions vehicle mandate, which says that 8/10 cars manufactured by 2030 in the UK should either be electric or hydrogen fuelled, and other similar policies supporting EV adoption are expected to provide a boost to electric mobility solutions. Moreover, with improvements in battery technology and vehicle range, the adoption of EVs is expected to register a significant uptick.

 

Commercial vehicles are also expected to significantly contribute to the United Kingdom electric vehicle market revenue, as companies renew their existing vehicular stock and add more vehicles to their fleet. Passenger vehicles, that are used by company’s employees for official purposes, are subject to tax rebates.

 

V2G is expected to gain popularity and its demand is expected to grow significantly

V2G (vehicle to grid connectivity) is expected to account for a significant United Kingdom electric vehicle market share over the forecast period. This is because V2G allows excess electricity stored in electric vehicle batteries to be transferred to power grids, which aids the consumption of power for other purposes, including lighting, heating, and cooling, among other industrial and residential purposes. With advancements in technology, the integration of V2V (vehicle to vehicle connectivity) in electric vehicles is expected to witness robust growth as commercial need for monitoring parcel delivery and passenger movement increases. V2X (vehicle to everything) is another emerging connectivity technology that can transform the experience of car ownership and driving.

 

Battery electric vehicles are expected to dominate the market over the forecast period

Battery electric vehicles are gaining significant popularity in the United Kingdom electric vehicle market. This is because product innovations and improvements in vehicle range are encouraging public and lowering their hesitation surrounding the use of electric vehicles. People are switching to environment friendly modes of transport to reduce their carbon footprint and create a sustainable living space, which is favourably impacting the United Kingdom electric vehicle market.

 

Meanwhile, fuel cell electric vehicles are also expected to witness a surge in demand as the region strengthens its technological expertise in making membrane electrode assembly and hydrogen tanks for cleaner electric vehicles.

 

Competitive Landscape

The collaboration among battery manufacturers, automotive companies, and government agencies to accelerate vehicle electrification, improve battery production capacity, and improve EV charging infrastructure will be crucial in shaping the market growth trajectory

 

Company Year of Incorporation Location Product Range
Volkswagen Group 1861 Wolfsburg, Germany Wide range of vehicles, including Porsche, Lamborghini, among others
Toyota Motor Corp. 1937 Toyota City, Aichi Engaged in different business fields, including automotive, real estate, and electric vehicles
Kia Corp. 1944 Seoul, South Korea Wide range of automotives, including buses, passenger and commercial cars, and hybrid vehicles
Renault SA 2002 Boulogne-Billancourt, France Designing and manufacturing a wide range of four wheelers

 

Other players in the United Kingdom electric vehicle market include Honda Motor Co., Ltd., MG Motor UK Ltd., Tesla Inc., Volvo Car AB, BYD Ord Shs A, and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., among others.

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Vehicle Type
  • Propulsion Type
  • Vehicle Drive Type
  • Vehicle Class
  • Vehicle Top Speed
  • Charging Point Type
  • Vehicle Connectivity
Breakup by Vehicle Type
  • Passenger Vehicle
  • Commercial Vehicle
Breakup by Propulsion Type
  • Battery Electric Vehicle
  • Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
  • Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Breakup by Vehicle Drive Type
  • Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
  • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
  • All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Breakup by Vehicle Class
  • Low-Priced
  • Mid-Priced
  • Luxury
Breakup by Vehicle Top Speed
  • Less than 125 mph
  • More than 125 mph
Breakup by Charging Point Type
  • AC (Normal Charging)
  • DC (Super Charging)
  • Inductive Charging
Breakup by Vehicle Connectivity
  • V2B or V2I
  • V2G
  • V2V
  • V2X
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Volkswagen Group
  • Toyota Motor Corp.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
  • MG Motor UK Ltd.
  • Tesla Inc.
  • Volvo Car AB
  • BYD Ord Shs A
  • Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
  • Kia Corp.
  • Renault SA
  • Others

 

*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Market Snapshot
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    Europe Electric Vehicle Market Overview

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    Europe Electric Vehicle Historical Market (2018-2023)
    8.3    Europe Electric Vehicle Market Forecast (2024-2032)
    8.4    Europe Electric Vehicle Market Share by Countries
        8.4.1    United Kingdom
        8.4.2    Germany
        8.4.3    France
        8.4.4    Italy
        8.4.5    Others
9    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Overview
    9.1    Key Industry Highlights
    9.2    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    9.3    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Forecast (2024-2032)
10    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market by Vehicle Type
    10.1    Passenger Vehicle
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.2    Commercial Vehicle
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market by Propulsion Type
    11.1    Battery Electric Vehicle
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.2    Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.3    Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
        11.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market by Vehicle Drive Type
    12.1    Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
        12.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.2    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
        12.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.3    All Wheel Drive (AWD)
        12.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market by Vehicle Class
    13.1    Low-Priced
        13.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.2    Mid-Priced
        13.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.3    Luxury
        13.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
14    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market by Vehicle Top Speed
    14.1    Less than 125 mph
        14.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        14.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    14.2    More than 125 mph
        14.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        14.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
15    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market by Charging Point Type
    15.1    AC (Normal Charging)
        15.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        15.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    15.2    DC (Super Charging)
        15.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        15.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    15.3    Inductive Charging
        15.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        15.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
16    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market by Vehicle Connectivity
    16.1    V2B or V2I
        16.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        16.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    16.2    V2G
        16.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        16.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    16.3    V2V
        16.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        16.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    16.4    V2X
        16.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        16.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
17    Market Dynamics
    17.1    SWOT Analysis
        17.1.1    Strengths
        17.1.2    Weaknesses
        17.1.3    Opportunities
        17.1.4    Threats
    17.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        17.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        17.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        17.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        17.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        17.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    17.3    Key Indicators for Demand
    17.4    Key Indicators for Price
18    Competitive Landscape
    18.1    Market Structure
    18.2    Company Profiles
        18.2.1    Volkswagen Group 
            18.2.1.1    Company Overview
            18.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            18.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            18.2.1.4    Certifications
        18.2.2    Toyota Motor Corp. 
            18.2.2.1    Company Overview
            18.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            18.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            18.2.2.4    Certifications
        18.2.3    Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 
            18.2.3.1    Company Overview
            18.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            18.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            18.2.3.4    Certifications
        18.2.4    MG Motor UK Ltd.
            18.2.4.1    Company Overview
            18.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            18.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            18.2.4.4    Certifications
        18.2.5    Tesla Inc.    
            18.2.5.1    Company Overview
            18.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            18.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            18.2.5.4    Certifications
        18.2.6    Volvo Car AB        
            18.2.6.1    Company Overview
            18.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            18.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            18.2.6.4    Certifications
        18.2.7    BYD Ord Shs A            
            18.2.7.1    Company Overview
            18.2.7.2    Product Portfolio
            18.2.7.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            18.2.7.4    Certifications
        18.2.8    Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. 
            18.2.8.1    Company Overview
            18.2.8.2    Product Portfolio
            18.2.8.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            18.2.8.4    Certifications
        18.2.9    Kia Corp.
            18.2.9.1    Company Overview
            18.2.9.2    Product Portfolio
            18.2.9.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            18.2.9.4    Certifications
        18.2.10    Renault SA        
            18.2.10.1    Company Overview
            18.2.10.2    Product Portfolio
            18.2.10.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            18.2.10.4    Certifications
        18.2.11    Others
19    Key Trends and Developments in the Market


List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    Europe Electric Vehicle Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
3.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Historical Market: Breakup by Vehicle Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
4.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Forecast: Breakup by Vehicle Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
5.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Historical Market: Breakup by Propulsion Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
6.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Forecast: Breakup by Propulsion Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
7.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Historical Market: Breakup by Vehicle Drive Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
8.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Forecast: Breakup by Vehicle Drive Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
9.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Historical Market: Breakup by Vehicle Class (USD Billion), 2018-2023
10.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Forecast: Breakup by Vehicle Class (USD Billion), 2024-2032
11.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Historical Market: Breakup by Vehicle Top Speed (USD Billion), 2018-2023
12.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Forecast: Breakup by Vehicle Top Speed (USD Billion), 2024-2032
13.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Historical Market: Breakup by Charging Point Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
14.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Forecast: Breakup by Charging Point Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
15.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Historical Market: Breakup by Vehicle Connectivity (USD Billion), 2018-2023
16.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Forecast: Breakup by Vehicle Connectivity (USD Billion), 2024-2032
17.    United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

In 2023, the market reached an approximate value of USD 19.76 billion.

The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of around USD 67.45 billion by 2032.

The market is being driven by the shift towards sustainability and changing consumer sentiment that is motivating manufacturers to phase out the development of ICE vehicles.

The key trends aiding the market expansion include widespread popularity of pre-owned electric vehicles, investments in battery technology, surge in demand for battery electric vehicles, and technological innovations.

The major types of propulsion systems in EVs include battery electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.

The major electric vehicle drive types include front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, and all wheel drive.

The major players in the market are Volkswagen Group, Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., MG Motor UK Ltd., Tesla Inc., Volvo Car AB, BYD Ord Shs A, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Kia Corp., and Renault SA, among others.

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