The last 12 months saw a record number of battery electric cars sold, as almost half a million drivers got behind the wheel of a cleaner vehicle.
New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed the 10 best-selling electric vehicles available on the UK market in 2025.
Despite a tumultuous year for the brand, Tesla retained its place at the top of the rankings, with the Model Y taking the crown with more than 24,000 new registrations, followed closely behind by the Model 3 with 21,000 sales.
Other popular brands including Ford, BMW and Audi also ranked among the best-selling electric vehicles.
1. Tesla Model Y - 24,298 sales
The Tesla Model Y
| TESLA1. Tesla Model 3 - 21,188 sales
The Tesla Model 3
| TESLA3. Audi Q4 e-tron - 14,433 sales
The Audi Q4 e-tron
|AUDI
4. Audi Q6 e-tron - 13,148 sales
The Audi Q6 e-tron
|AUDI
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5. Ford Explorer - 12,237 sales
The Ford Explorer
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6. BMW i4 - 12,158 sales
The BMW i4
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7. Skoda Enyaq - 11,940 sales
The Skoda Enyaq
| SKODA8. Kia EV3 - 11,188 sales
The Kia EV3
| KIA9. Skoda Elroq - 10,713 sales
The Skoda Elroq
| SKODA10. Volvo EX30 - 10,289 sales
The Volvo EX30 electric SUV | VOLVO