South East · District council
Epsom and Ewell motoring statistics
How many cars and electric cars are registered in Epsom and Ewell, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how Epsom and Ewell compares with the South East. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.
- Licensed cars 40,072 0.0% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 463 UK 444
- Battery electric cars 1,958 4.9% of cars (UK 5.8%)
- Electric share of private cars 4.0% 53rd highest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 109 131 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 3.8% UK 10.0%
How many cars are there in Epsom and Ewell?
There were 40,072 licensed cars in Epsom and Ewell at the end of June 2026, and 45,214 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 6.6% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 463 for every 1,000 residents, 129th lowest of 361 councils (UK 444).
Licensed vehicles in Epsom and Ewell
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,709 | 37,605 |
| 2011 | 43,044 | 37,889 |
| 2012 | 43,397 | 38,134 |
| 2013 | 44,095 | 38,720 |
| 2014 | 44,959 | 39,272 |
| 2015 | 45,115 | 39,469 |
| 2016 | 45,551 | 39,861 |
| 2017 | 45,811 | 40,162 |
| 2018 | 45,863 | 40,349 |
| 2019 | 46,151 | 40,485 |
| 2020 | 45,147 | 39,756 |
| 2021 | 45,622 | 40,062 |
| 2022 | 45,672 | 39,995 |
| 2023 | 45,466 | 40,017 |
| 2024 | 45,412 | 40,045 |
| 2025 | 45,213 | 40,056 |
| 2026 | 45,214 | 40,072 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Licensed vehicles by type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Cars per 1,000 residents
All licensed cars at the end of June, divided by the ONS mid-year population. Company fleets registered locally push this up.
| Year | Epsom and Ewell | South East | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 504 | 534 | – |
| 2012 | 501 | 535 | – |
| 2013 | 501 | 541 | – |
| 2014 | 501 | 547 | – |
| 2015 | 500 | 551 | 473 |
| 2016 | 502 | 559 | 480 |
| 2017 | 503 | 567 | 488 |
| 2018 | 504 | 570 | 490 |
| 2019 | 502 | 572 | 493 |
| 2020 | 490 | 561 | 489 |
| 2021 | 495 | 564 | 493 |
| 2022 | 491 | 565 | 489 |
| 2023 | 484 | 567 | 489 |
| 2024 | 481 | 570 | 490 |
Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated
Petrol, diesel and electric cars in Epsom and Ewell
67.8% of cars in Epsom and Ewell run on petrol and 13.4% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 28.0% in 2017. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 10.7%, and cars that plug in 7.9%.
Cars by fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Fuel mix over time
Share of licensed cars at the end of March each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.8% | 17.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 80.2% | 19.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 78.4% | 21.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 76.4% | 22.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 74.6% | 24.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 72.8% | 26.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 71.3% | 27.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 70.4% | 28.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 70.2% | 27.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 70.5% | 27.1% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 70.6% | 26.4% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 70.3% | 25.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 70.0% | 23.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 70.9% | 19.9% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 71.2% | 16.8% | 7.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| 2025 | 69.7% | 14.9% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| 2026 | 67.8% | 13.4% | 10.7% | 4.9% | 3.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Electric cars in Epsom and Ewell
1,958 battery electric cars were licensed in Epsom and Ewell at the end of June 2026, 4.9% of all cars, 59th highest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 3,158 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 1,537.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 4.0% are battery electric (1,545 cars), 13th highest of 64 councils in the South East. Companies keep 21.1% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 3.8% of its cars overall. There are also 63 battery electric vans.
Battery electric share of licensed cars
End of March each year. Fleet re-registrations can move a single area’s line sharply.
| Year | Epsom and Ewell | South East | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 3.8% | 6.4% | 4.4% |
| 2026 | 4.9% | 9.3% | 5.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Public EV chargers in Epsom and Ewell
There were 109 public chargers in Epsom and Ewell on 1 July 2026, 14 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 131 for every 100,000 residents, 155th lowest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count rose 18.5% from 1 January 2026.
For every public charger there are 24.3 privately kept plug-in cars in Epsom and Ewell (UK 12.9), 96th most of 361 councils. A higher number means more competition for each public charger, though many drivers charge at home.
Public chargers
| Date | All public chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 92 | 13 |
| Apr 2026 | 92 | 13 |
| Jul 2026 | 109 | 14 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Chargers per 100,000 residents
| Area | All chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom and Ewell | 131 | 17 |
| Surrey | 185 | 35 |
| South East | 159 | 40 |
| England | 173 | 41 |
| UK | 175 | 42 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Electric cars by neighbourhood
Epsom and Ewell has 9 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 3.7% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 4.7%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.
| Neighbourhood (MSOA) | Private vehicles | Battery electric | Electric share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom and Ewell 009 | 5,218 | 245 | 4.7% |
| Epsom and Ewell 001 | 4,303 | 195 | 4.5% |
| Epsom and Ewell 010 | 6,494 | 291 | 4.5% |
| Epsom and Ewell 005 | 5,550 | 214 | 3.9% |
| Epsom and Ewell 003 | 5,000 | 185 | 3.7% |
| Epsom and Ewell 007 | 4,721 | 166 | 3.5% |
| Epsom and Ewell 008 | 3,271 | 111 | 3.4% |
| Epsom and Ewell 002 | 3,887 | 106 | 2.7% |
| Epsom and Ewell 004 | 3,701 | 83 | 2.2% |
Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of June 2026.
Road traffic and collisions in Epsom and Ewell
Reported injury collisions
| Year | Collisions | Killed or seriously injured |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 133 | 38 |
| 2022 | 125 | 25 |
| 2023 | 160 | 41 |
| 2024 | 114 | 39 |
| 2025 | 127 | 28 |
Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated
Petrol and diesel prices in Epsom and Ewell
Unleaded petrol averages 171.5p a litre across 5 filling stations in Epsom and Ewell, the same as the UK average. Diesel averages 201.1p, 2.4p above the UK average. Prices checked 31 Oct, 19:32.
Cheapest petrol
- BP Ewell Sf Connect Ewell 169.9p
- Shell Etwelle Ewell 169.9p
- Texaco Pgg Epsom Downs Langley Valerd 171.9p
How Epsom and Ewell compares
| Epsom and Ewell | 463 | 4.9% | 131 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 527 | 4.8% | 185 |
| South East | 499 | 9.3% | 159 |
| England | 440 | 6.2% | 173 |
| United Kingdom | 444 | 5.8% | 175 |
Private cars per 1,000 people use the ONS mid-2024 population. Chargers are counted at the latest date; plug-in cars at the end of June 2026.
Driving test centres in Epsom and Ewell
There is no DVSA car practical test centre in Epsom and Ewell. The nearest centres are elsewhere in Surrey.
Centres in Surrey:
- Guildford 57.1% pass rate, 2025/26
- Redhill Aerodrome 53.9% pass rate, 2025/26
- Chertsey (London) 52.9% pass rate, 2025/26
DVSA publishes pass rates by centre name, with no address, so centres are placed here by the place name in the name DVSA uses. See pass rates at every test centre.
Councils in Surrey
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
| Elmbridge | 530 | 6.2% | 181 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | 501 | 5.1% | 182 |
| Waverley | 569 | 5.0% | 155 |
| Epsom and Ewell | 463 | 4.9% | 131 |
| Mole Valley | 595 | 4.8% | 286 |
| Surrey Heath | 576 | 4.7% | 207 |
| Reigate and Banstead | 500 | 4.6% | 123 |
| Runnymede | 498 | 4.6% | 246 |
| Tandridge | 554 | 4.3% | 138 |
| Woking | 516 | 4.1% | 274 |
| Spelthorne | 496 | 3.3% | 160 |
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Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 45,214 licensed vehicles in Epsom and Ewell | 26 October 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 3,331 plug-in vehicles | 26 October 2026 |
| Public chargers | Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport | 1 July 2026 | 121,171 public chargers (UK) | 26 October 2026 |
| Population | Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics | Mid-2024 | 404 areas | 26 October 2026 |
| Neighbourhoods | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales | 26 October 2026 |
- Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in Epsom and Ewell run from the end of 2009.
- Vehicles are counted at the registered keeper’s postcode: for company cars that is the company’s address, not where the car is driven.
- Battery electric and plug-in counts come from table VEH0142; petrol, diesel and hybrid counts from VEH0105. “Other fuels” is VEH0105’s other-fuel count less plug-in cars.
- Charger counts are based on Zapmap data and are official statistics in development. In June 2026 one operator removed about 1,270 private chargers wrongly listed as public, so April and July are not strictly comparable.
- Neighbourhood figures cover England and Wales only; Scottish data zones and Northern Irish super data zones cannot be placed in councils without lookups we do not hold.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.