UK electric car sales leap ‘could be hit by Iran war inflation and energy price rises’
millionth electric car had been registered. They accounted for more than a quarter (26.2%) of total car sales last month.
Buyers’ interest in electric cars has [risen across Europe](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/12/interest-evs-surge-europe-fuel-prices-iran-war) since the start