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Average Age of UK Cars Reaches Record High of Almost 10 Years
UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 5 – The average UK car age has risen to nearly 10 years, slowing electric vehicle uptake despite improved vehicle durability, RAC Foundation says 40.7% of cars are over 10 years old.
- On 06-08-2025, analysis by the RAC Foundation found the average age of cars on UK roads was nine years and ten months, the oldest since records began.
- Highlighting build quality, the foundation showed cars last longer, with analysis by the RAC Foundation revealing that modern cars' improved durability reduces fleet turnover.
- More than 40.7% of cars on UK roads were at least ten years old at the end of 2024, with the average plug-in hybrid three years and four months and battery electric cars two years and six months, analysis by the RAC Foundation shows.
- Failing to replace older cars quickly affects emission targets, as Steve Gooding warns, a tenfold increase in EVs is needed, requiring a huge push from policymakers.
- The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders urged the government to reduce VAT on new electric cars to 5% and increase incentives and infrastructure investment.
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