Overview
- Electric cars accounted for 29% of new‑car enquiries on Autotrader in April, topping petrol at 25%, according to new data from Autotrader and Zapmap.
- Estimated running costs for typical EV use were £960 lower than petrol in April, with the figure reflecting higher petrol prices linked to the Iran conflict and an 80/20 home‑to‑public charging split.
- After discounts and government support in April, new electric models were on average £455 cheaper than petrol equivalents, Autotrader said.
- Median monthly lease prices reported by Octopus Electric Vehicles put EVs at £369 versus £409 for petrol, pointing to about £40 in monthly savings.
- The Department for Transport counts 120,338 public charger plugs across the UK, a build‑out that underpins the shift toward electric driving.