The average age of cars on UK roads reached nearly 10 years at the end of last year, causing environmental concerns. The RAC Foundation reported that in 2022, the average age was nine years and 10 months, an increase from seven years and five months in 2015. Petrol cars are the oldest, averaging 10 years and four months, while battery electric vehicles average only two years and six months old. About 34 million cars were licensed at the end of last year, with 40.7% being over 10 years old, indicating a growing trend of older vehicles on the road.
"The average age of cars licensed in the UK was nine years and 10 months at the end of last year, an increase from seven years and five months in 2015."
"Environmental fears are rising as the increase in car age is slowing the transition to electric vehicles, with petrol cars averaging 10 years and four months old."
"Steve Gooding of the RAC Foundation noted that the design and build quality of modern cars has improved, benefiting motorists and contributing to longer vehicle lifespans."
"Currently, nearly 34 million cars are licensed in the UK, with around 40.7% being at least 10 years old, highlighting a trend in older vehicles on the roads."
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