The share of passenger cars within the total road motor vehicles in the UK was stable in 2023 before projected modest declines from 2024, starting at 82.12% and decreasing slightly to 81.83% by 2028. This data shows a consistent, albeit slow, downward trend in the share of passenger cars over the five-year forecast period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Shift towards alternative mobility and shared vehicle services potentially impacting the share of privately-owned passenger cars.
Increased adoption of electric vehicles which may alter the composition of passenger car types within the total vehicle fleet.
Potential policy changes influencing vehicle ownership and usage to reduce emissions and congestion.