CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago
EVs At 37.6% Share In The UK — Ford Tops BEV Rankings
Key Takeaway
The rapid growth of EV adoption in the UK signals a significant and accelerating increase in electricity demand, creating opportunities for new generation, grid infrastructure, and demand-side management solutions for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •UK plugin EV market share reached 37.6% in October, a significant increase from 30.2% year-on-year, while overall auto volume remained flat.
- •Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) volumes grew 24% and 27% respectively, indicating accelerating electrification of transport.
- •This rapid EV adoption signals a substantial and growing increase in electricity demand, requiring grid infrastructure upgrades and new generation capacity.
- •For large power consumers, this trend could influence peak demand charges and create opportunities for demand response or smart charging initiatives.
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Article Content
October’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 37.6% share in the UK, up from 30.2% year on year. BEVs grew volume 24% YoY, and PHEVs grew 27%. Overall auto volume was 144,948, almost flat YoY. The UK’s leading BEV brand was Ford, with a 9% share of the BEV market. ... [continued] The post EVs At 37.6% Share In The UK — Ford Tops BEV Rankings appeared first on CleanTechnica .