EV sales surpass diesel vehicles for first time
EV sales surpass diesel vehicles for first time
What does this shift indicate?
Cinch reported in August 2025, that electric vehicles sales surpassed diesel vehicle sales, Autotrader also reported in July 2025 that 2 in 5 drivers are considering an electric vehicle for their next car purchase. Throw the new grants, electric charging taxes (that the government are discussing to increase and decrease), lower used EV finance rates and ergonomic pricing into the mix, and we’re predicting a steady incline to electric vehicle sales in the UK’s future. But what does this mean for you if you’re considering purchasing a car in the near or far future? Let’s dive in.
When is the perfect timing to go electric?
As they say, there’s no time like the present, customers should be looking to get ahead of the curve before demand increases and electric car prices increase. Electric car buyers can currently enjoy the car grant scheme re-introduction and get up to 3.7k off a new electric car priced under £37,000 as well as lower finance rates for used EVs.
Another key consideration for people looking to purchase a car now or later, is the looming ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars (including hybrid cars), that the government say will be put in place in the next 10 years. Once again, consider making the switch to electric now rather than later and get ahead of the curve. It will save time in the future and will hopefully assure your future-self.
If you’re still not sure, why not consider hybrid? It can be hard making a change, especially when it comes to the bigger things in life, like buying a car. That’s why hybrids are the perfect option for when you want to stick to what you’re familiar with, while wanting to try something new. Check out our hybrid stock.
Ultimately, the choice to go electric is autonomous to individual car buyers and drivers. Whether you’re looking to switch to electric or stick to diesel and petrol cars for now, we’ve got you covered, we have a wide range of stock on our website that caters to many driving preferences and budgets.
What’s available for your budget?
Electric cars are priced quite ergonomically, from under £10,000 to a couple hundred thousands, from emerging Asian makes like BYD, Omoda, and Jaecoo who are rolling out new EVs for affordable prices, to traditional western brands like Bently, Rolls-Royce and BMW remaining true to their luxurious roots and pricing their new electric cars on par with the rest of their cars. And then everything in between, Tesla, Jaguar, Toyota, and more, who are steady in the middle ground when it comes to pricing (usually).
Essentially there is an electric car available for almost everyone, we would suggest browsing through our electric car range here to find the electric car suited to your budget.
Financing
The Car Co offers the lowest finance rates on our electric cars, with rates starting from 8.9% APR, our sales associates will help you find the right car at the right price. So, whether you’re ready to make the switch to electric, want to try out hybrid, or stick to diesel and petrol, contact us and we’ll help find the right car for you!