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Electric car ownership has increased by 50% in the last year

11 March 2021

As reported by The Times, the RAC has found that there were more than 300,000 new privately owned electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK at the end of 2020, compared with the same period in 2019. 

The RAC’s analysis of data by the Department for Transport (DfT) found that the number of privately owned EVs in the UK grew from 56,000 in 2019 to 86,000 in 2020.

Despite the fact that there is now a total of 213,000 EVs in the UK, 86,000 of which are privately owned, the RAC has warned that this is still only a small percentage of the total 32 million cars in the UK. 

Interestingly, the DfT figures showed that the London borough of Barnet is home to the largest number of privately owned EVs (1,235). On the other hand, South Wales appears to have the lowest number, with just 21 in Merthyr Tydfil and 27 in Blaenau Gwent. 

Rod Dennis from the RAC said, “It’s important that the environmental and financial benefits afforded by the switch to electric cars are shared by drivers right across the country. Our analysis shows the extent to which the south and east of England currently dominate when it comes to the numbers that are currently in private hands”.

On February 13 2021, the DfT launched the consultation “The consumer experience at public electric vehicle chargepoints” to outline its plans for simplifying the charge point experience for EV owners, to encourage EV take-up by private drivers. 

We at Marshall Leasing are always interested in the latest news about electric vehicles and trust that you find this information useful. If you would like to find out more about how our expert team can assist with your fleet requirements, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us by emailing info@marshall-leasing.co.uk or calling 01480 414541.

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