Electric cars are about to overtake petrol in the UK, data shows
Summary
Electrek reports UK BEV share reached 32% in October 2026, with petrol at 37.2%, signaling BEVs closing in on petrol. The article uses SMMT data to project BEVs could outsell petrol within months, potentially as soon as December 2026, depending on December sales. It also discusses ZEV Mandate targets, brand performance, and the role of Chinese automakers in UK EV growth.