Almost every car made in the UK is expected to be electric by 2035
Published on Jul 06, 2025 at 3:29 AM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jul 06, 2025 at 3:29 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
It’s expected that almost every car made in the UK will be electric by 2035.
A report by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has indicated that practically every car made in the country within a decade will be fully-electric.
This compares to 57 percent in the rest of Europe, and 38 percent worldwide.
This works out at around one million Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) a year.
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Why almost every car made in the UK will be electric by 2035
The APC’s demand report analyses the future demand for electric vehicles.
In its latest report, it has indicated that nearly all of the UK’s passenger and commercial vehicle production will be BEV by 2025.
This puts the UK at the forefront of the EV revolution.
The UK government has committed to boosting the country’s position as a manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles.
Up in Sunderland, Nissan has confirmed its plant will be producing numerous electric models, including the Nissan Leaf.
The APC has noted that there are ways in which its prediction could be altered.
Julian Hetherington MBE, the Automotive Transformation Director at the APC, issued a word of caution.
“Given geopolitical instability, uncertainty around the market and supply chain capabilities, we have […] also considered a more cautious forecast,” he told electricdrives.
This would see the one million reduced by 150,000.
That would still be a remarkable accomplishment, but it is right that we take the prediction with a pinch of salt.
It is still a decade away, after all.
How is the future of EVs looking?
It seems like we’re always talking about EVs nowadays.
With Tesla and BYD vying for the top spot within the industry, it’s no wonder.
Whilst Tesla still holds its dominance in the US market, it’s a different story over in Europe and the UK.
And that’s not forgetting all the ‘mainstream’ manufacturers which are making the switch, including Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz.
However, there are still some concerning issues hanging over the future of EVs.
For a start, we’ve seen Ferrari and Audi pulling back on their commitments to go electric.
Nothing is set in stone and the future remains unclear, but that’s life, right?
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
