
EnergyMore in Energy→
UK EV sales move ahead of petrol cars over a 12-month period
Key Takeaways
- UK battery-electric vehicle sales exceeded petrol car sales over a 12-month period ending in May 2026.
- The milestone intensifies debate over whether the UK should weaken its zero-emission vehicle mandate.
- EVs grew 34% year on year in May while petrol sales fell 14%, according to the supplied figures.
DE
DT Editorial Team··via cleantechnica.com









![Recon EV Production Is Now Delayed Until Mid-2026, So How Did Jeep Sell 56 Of Them Last Year? [Update] - Jalopnik](https://www.jalopnik.com/img/gallery/jeep-recon-ev-delay-mid-2026-sales-mystery/l-intro-1778509794.jpg)







