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Mole Valley motoring statistics
How many cars and electric cars are registered in Mole Valley, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how Mole Valley compares with the South East. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.
- Licensed cars 62,047 −0.7% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 591 UK 441
- Battery electric cars 2,785 4.5% of cars (UK 5.4%)
- Electric share of private cars 3.6% 51st highest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 254 286 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 15.6% UK 9.9%
How many cars are there in Mole Valley?
There were 62,047 licensed cars in Mole Valley at the end of March 2026, and 72,886 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 25.3% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 591 for every 1,000 residents, 9th highest of 361 councils (UK 441).
Licensed vehicles in Mole Valley
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,742 | 49,528 |
| 2011 | 58,558 | 50,224 |
| 2012 | 59,290 | 50,706 |
| 2013 | 59,891 | 51,252 |
| 2014 | 60,806 | 51,926 |
| 2015 | 61,421 | 52,318 |
| 2016 | 62,026 | 52,616 |
| 2017 | 64,810 | 55,067 |
| 2018 | 64,775 | 54,691 |
| 2019 | 64,731 | 54,713 |
| 2020 | 66,243 | 56,192 |
| 2021 | 68,231 | 57,933 |
| 2022 | 69,716 | 58,976 |
| 2023 | 71,525 | 60,643 |
| 2024 | 73,420 | 62,652 |
| 2025 | 73,380 | 62,481 |
| 2026 | 72,886 | 62,047 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Licensed vehicles by type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 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 | Mole Valley | South East | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 589 | 534 | – |
| 2012 | 592 | 535 | – |
| 2013 | 594 | 541 | – |
| 2014 | 600 | 547 | – |
| 2015 | 600 | 551 | 473 |
| 2016 | 603 | 559 | 480 |
| 2017 | 633 | 567 | 488 |
| 2018 | 631 | 570 | 490 |
| 2019 | 636 | 572 | 493 |
| 2020 | 640 | 561 | 489 |
| 2021 | 671 | 564 | 493 |
| 2022 | 674 | 565 | 489 |
| 2023 | 689 | 567 | 489 |
| 2024 | 699 | 570 | 490 |
Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated
Petrol, diesel and electric cars in Mole Valley
67.8% of cars in Mole Valley run on petrol and 17.3% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 30.2% in 2016. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 7.7%, and cars that plug in 6.9%.
Cars by fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 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 | 77.8% | 21.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 76.1% | 23.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 74.3% | 25.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 72.7% | 26.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 71.1% | 28.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 69.6% | 29.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 68.6% | 30.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 69.0% | 29.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 68.4% | 29.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 68.3% | 29.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 69.1% | 28.3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 69.1% | 26.4% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 69.6% | 25.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 69.5% | 23.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 70.3% | 20.1% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| 2025 | 69.6% | 18.5% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 2.0% |
| 2026 | 67.8% | 17.3% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 2.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Electric cars in Mole Valley
2,785 battery electric cars were licensed in Mole Valley at the end of March 2026, 4.5% of all cars, 62nd highest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 4,255 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 2,576.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 3.6% are battery electric (1,878 cars), 14th highest of 64 councils in the South East. Companies keep 32.6% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 15.6% of its cars overall. There are also 64 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 | Mole Valley | South East | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 2.3% | 3.0% | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 4.1% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| 2026 | 4.5% | 8.7% | 5.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Public EV chargers in Mole Valley
There were 254 public chargers in Mole Valley on 1 July 2026, 45 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 286 for every 100,000 residents, 38th highest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count fell 1.2% from 1 January 2026.
For every public charger there are 12.5 privately kept plug-in cars in Mole Valley (UK 11.9), 131st fewest 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 | 257 | 37 |
| Apr 2026 | 256 | 39 |
| Jul 2026 | 254 | 45 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Chargers per 100,000 residents
| Area | All chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Mole Valley | 286 | 51 |
| Surrey | 185 | 35 |
| South East | 159 | 40 |
| England | 173 | 41 |
| UK | 175 | 42 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Electric cars by neighbourhood
Mole Valley has 13 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 3.3% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 4.4%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.
| Neighbourhood (MSOA) | Private vehicles | Battery electric | Electric share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mole Valley 004 | 4,032 | 176 | 4.4% | |
| Mole Valley 005 | 5,780 | 227 | 3.9% | |
| Mole Valley 002 | 3,708 | 142 | 3.8% | |
| Mole Valley 001 | 4,292 | 158 | 3.7% | |
| Mole Valley 010 | 4,268 | 157 | 3.7% | |
| Mole Valley 006 | 4,088 | 146 | 3.6% | |
| Mole Valley 009 | 3,926 | 130 | 3.3% | |
| Mole Valley 008 | 4,979 | 155 | 3.1% | |
| Mole Valley 012 | 6,113 | 182 | 3.0% | |
| Mole Valley 007 | 4,103 | 119 | 2.9% | |
| Lowest electric shares | ||||
| Mole Valley 011 | 4,168 | 66 | 1.6% | |
| Mole Valley 003 | 4,146 | 94 | 2.3% | |
| Mole Valley 013 | 5,890 | 152 | 2.6% | |
| Mole Valley 007 | 4,103 | 119 | 2.9% | |
| Mole Valley 012 | 6,113 | 182 | 3.0% | |
Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of March 2026.
Road traffic and collisions in Mole Valley
Reported injury collisions
| Year | Collisions | Killed or seriously injured |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 193 | 65 |
| 2022 | 232 | 67 |
| 2023 | 258 | 68 |
| 2024 | 197 | 63 |
| 2025 | 247 | 75 |
Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated
Petrol and diesel prices in Mole Valley
Unleaded petrol averages 172.5p a litre across 13 filling stations in Mole Valley, 0.8p above the UK average. Diesel averages 195.4p, 0.8p above the UK average. Prices checked 16 Sept, 16:47.
Cheapest petrol
- Tesco Gatwick Extra Horley 168.9p
- Esso Hylands Service Station Leatherhead 168.9p
- Murco D&S Carters of Capel Dorking 169.9p
How Mole Valley compares
| Mole Valley | 591 | 4.5% | 286 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 524 | 4.5% | 185 |
| South East | 496 | 8.7% | 159 |
| England | 437 | 5.8% | 173 |
| United Kingdom | 441 | 5.4% | 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 March 2026.
Councils in Surrey
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
| Elmbridge | 528 | 5.7% | 181 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | 499 | 4.8% | 182 |
| Waverley | 565 | 4.7% | 155 |
| Epsom and Ewell | 461 | 4.6% | 131 |
| Mole Valley | 591 | 4.5% | 286 |
| Reigate and Banstead | 498 | 4.4% | 123 |
| Runnymede | 496 | 4.4% | 246 |
| Surrey Heath | 572 | 4.4% | 207 |
| Tandridge | 552 | 4.0% | 138 |
| Woking | 514 | 3.9% | 274 |
| Spelthorne | 493 | 3.2% | 160 |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 72,886 licensed vehicles in Mole Valley | 15 September 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 4,362 plug-in vehicles | 15 September 2026 |
| Public chargers | Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport | 1 July 2026 | 121,171 public chargers (UK) | 15 September 2026 |
| Population | Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics | Mid-2024 | 404 areas | 15 September 2026 |
| Neighbourhoods | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales | 15 September 2026 |
- Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in Mole Valley 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.