Electric cars are well and truly mainstream. In October 2026, 48,858 new battery-electric cars were registered in the UK, a 32% share of the new car market and up 32.7% on October last year, according to electrive.
The year so far
- 503,805 new battery-electric cars registered from January to October 2026
- Up 30.4% on the same period last year
- A 26.6% share of the new car market over the year to date
Why a home charger matters
Most electric car owners do the bulk of their charging at home. A proper home charger is safer and more convenient than a plug socket, and it can be set to charge when electricity is cheapest, or from your own solar when the sun is out.
That is why we fit EV chargers alongside solar and batteries: together they can turn your driveway into your own filling station.
Thinking about solar, a battery or an EV charger? Book a free chat and survey and we will talk it through with you, no pressure.
Figures are the latest available at the time of writing (November 2026) and are for general information only, not financial or tax advice.