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The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered on UK roads has surpassed two million for the first time.

Latest figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) show that 2,012,000 zero emission vehicles were licensed for use in the UK as of the end of December 2025, an increase of 31.2% on the year before. This represents 4.8% of all licensed vehicles, with 1,874,000 being road using.

There were 473,000 zero emission cars registered for the first time in 2025, an increase of 24% from 2024. Zero emission cars also accounted for 23% of all new car registrations, compared to 19% in 2024.

These uplifts are driven by manufacturer discounting and government incentives, including the Electric Car Grant (ECG), which was launched in July 2025 to help drivers with the upfront costs of purchasing an EV. It provides a saving of £1,500 or £3,750 off the purchase price of a new EV, with the DfT claiming that more than 100,000 drivers have already benefited from this scheme.

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  • Hi,

    Considering the high costs associated with the failure of high voltage systems in an electric vehicle, primarily the drive battery or electric motor, which may amount to a significant portion of the vehicle's value, can these vehicles be seen as a cost-effective long-term solution, despite their environmental and maintenance advantages?!

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  • Hi,

    Considering the high costs associated with the failure of high voltage systems in an electric vehicle, primarily the drive battery or electric motor, which may amount to a significant portion of the vehicle's value, can these vehicles be seen as a cost-effective long-term solution, despite their environmental and maintenance advantages?!

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  • in reply to Benyamin Davodian

    In my opinion,yes.EVs can be cost effective in long term based on fuels and maintenance over time.

    energy cost savings is the biggest advantage where charging is usually cheaper than fuel ie. if you charge at home during off-peak hours even cheaper.

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