UK hits electric car milestone as EV numbers pass two million due to Labour grants

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The UK's switch to electric vehicles has reached a major milestone, with more than two million electric vehicles now registered across the UK, according to new figures.

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The data showed that over 100,000 drivers have now used the Government's Electric Car Grant, which offers discounts of up to £3,750 off the cost of a new electric vehicle, helping to make EVs more affordable and accelerating the shift away from petrol and diesel cars.Officials explained that the combination of falling prices, wider model choice, and expanding charging infrastructure is pushing record levels of demand, with March 2026 marking the strongest month for EV sales on record.

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The Department for Transport explained that EV registrations are now up around 15 per cent compared with last year, signalling what it describes as a "landmark moment" in the UK's transition to cleaner transport.

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