ChargeUK responds to record EV registrations in September 2025

Today the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a record month for EV registrations in September according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures.

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption grew by 29.1% in September, hitting 72,779 registrations — a record for which the Government's Electric Car Grant is cited as a key factor. 

ChargeUK's CEO Vicky Read said:

"It is fantastic to see the impact positive government action can have on encouraging people to choose electric cars by tackling some of the up-front cost. If we are to ensure that millions more drivers make the switch, we need similar action on charging costs.

"Most drivers can charge affordably today with a mix of home and on-the-go charging and the public charging sector is innovating to provide cost effective options.

"But to make driving an EV affordable for all, we need action on charge point operators' sky-high energy costs, to address the VAT penalty and to introduce EV charging to the existing renewable fuel credit scheme.”

Further information including ChargeUK's three-point plan for policymakers to enable all drivers to charge affordably can be found in its whitepaper "Delivering Affordable Charging For All", available to download here.