The demand for new car batteries in the UK is experiencing significant growth, primarily driven by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). In March 2025, the UK recorded its highest-ever month for battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations, with over 68,000 units sold, representing a 43.2% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. This surge indicates a robust upward trend in EV adoption, consequently escalating the need for car batteries.​Transport + Energy+2Electric Cars Report+2SMMT+2

Looking ahead, the Faraday Institution projects that the UK’s EV battery manufacturing capacity demand will reach approximately 110 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per annum by 2030, slightly higher than previous estimates. This projection underscores the anticipated expansion in battery production to meet the growing requirements of the EV market.​Faraday Institution

However, despite these positive trends, challenges persist. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has highlighted concerns regarding the pace of EV adoption, noting that the market share for BEVs, while growing, still falls short of government targets. In March 2025, BEVs accounted for 19.4% of new car registrations, below the mandated target set by the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. This shortfall suggests that while demand for car batteries is on the rise, further efforts are needed to accelerate EV adoption to meet policy objectives.​Autovista24+6Reuters+6Transport + Energy+6Reuters+1Reuters+1EvBoosters+2SMMT+2Reuters+2

In summary, the UK’s demand for new car batteries is on an upward trajectory, fueled by increasing EV sales. Nonetheless, achieving governmental targets for EV adoption remains a challenge, indicating that while the battery market is expanding, it must continue to evolve in response to policy and market dynamics.