UK battery EV choice quadruples over past five years

The number of different battery powered electric vehicles (BEVs) available in the UK has increased from 21 in 2018 to 80 2023, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reports.

Almost one in four car models is available as a BEV, it said, and new BEV registrations are now up by more than a quarter (25.6%) from the same 2022.

“Britain’s drivers are benefitting from the massive investment made by manufacturers over many years to deliver an electric car choice for every need,” said Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive. “We now require a framework that ensures everyone can benefit from zero emission mobility.”