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Stirling motoring statistics
How many cars and electric cars are registered in Stirling, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how Stirling compares with Scotland. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.
- Licensed cars 64,948 +1.5% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 468 UK 441
- Battery electric cars 9,045 13.9% of cars (UK 5.4%)
- Electric share of private cars 4.1% 22nd highest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 481 511 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 32.1% UK 9.9%
Company fleets. 32.1% of cars registered in Stirling have a company as their keeper, against 9.9% across the UK. DVLA counts company cars at the company’s registered address, so leasing and rental fleets land where those firms are based and move when they move. The figures for privately kept cars are the better guide to local drivers.
How many cars are there in Stirling?
There were 64,948 licensed cars in Stirling at the end of March 2026, and 80,346 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 33.2% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 468 for every 1,000 residents, 146th lowest of 361 councils (UK 441).
Licensed vehicles in Stirling
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,664 | 48,766 |
| 2011 | 59,598 | 49,284 |
| 2012 | 60,345 | 49,978 |
| 2013 | 59,841 | 50,461 |
| 2014 | 61,524 | 51,996 |
| 2015 | 63,081 | 53,331 |
| 2016 | 65,481 | 55,128 |
| 2017 | 67,369 | 56,679 |
| 2018 | 68,861 | 57,721 |
| 2019 | 70,566 | 58,817 |
| 2020 | 72,031 | 59,704 |
| 2021 | 71,705 | 58,512 |
| 2022 | 73,030 | 58,898 |
| 2023 | 74,544 | 59,943 |
| 2024 | 77,994 | 62,839 |
| 2025 | 79,168 | 64,018 |
| 2026 | 80,346 | 64,948 |
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 | Stirling | Scotland | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 547 | 429 | – |
| 2012 | 551 | 430 | – |
| 2013 | 563 | 436 | – |
| 2014 | 580 | 443 | – |
| 2015 | 588 | 446 | 473 |
| 2016 | 604 | 450 | 480 |
| 2017 | 619 | 457 | 488 |
| 2018 | 633 | 461 | 490 |
| 2019 | 642 | 465 | 493 |
| 2020 | 635 | 462 | 489 |
| 2021 | 645 | 469 | 493 |
| 2022 | 641 | 466 | 489 |
| 2023 | 649 | 465 | 489 |
| 2024 | 670 | 468 | 490 |
Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated
Petrol, diesel and electric cars in Stirling
44.2% of cars in Stirling run on petrol and 20.9% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 51.4% in 2017. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 9.3%, and cars that plug in 25.0%.
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 | 60.4% | 39.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 58.6% | 40.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 56.4% | 42.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 54.6% | 44.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 52.3% | 46.9% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 50.2% | 48.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 48.2% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 46.9% | 51.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 46.6% | 51.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 47.1% | 49.6% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 48.2% | 46.9% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 49.9% | 42.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 49.8% | 38.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 2023 | 48.6% | 33.3% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 46.7% | 28.1% | 6.1% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 45.6% | 23.8% | 7.7% | 12.0% | 10.3% |
| 2026 | 44.2% | 20.9% | 9.3% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Electric cars in Stirling
9,045 battery electric cars were licensed in Stirling at the end of March 2026, 13.9% of all cars, 11th highest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 16,267 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 7,710.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 4.1% are battery electric (1,808 cars), 2nd highest of 32 councils in Scotland. Companies keep 80.0% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 32.1% of its cars overall. There are also 330 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 | Stirling | Scotland | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 6.1% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 9.6% | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 12.0% | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| 2026 | 13.9% | 4.2% | 5.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Public EV chargers in Stirling
There were 481 public chargers in Stirling on 1 July 2026, 103 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 511 for every 100,000 residents, 16th highest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count rose 10.8% from 1 January 2026.
For every public charger there are 5.6 privately kept plug-in cars in Stirling (UK 11.9), 34th 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 | 434 | 93 |
| Apr 2026 | 471 | 101 |
| Jul 2026 | 481 | 103 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Chargers per 100,000 residents
| Area | All chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Stirling | 511 | 109 |
| Scotland | 232 | 59 |
| UK | 175 | 42 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Road traffic and collisions in Stirling
Vehicles travelled an estimated 821 million miles on roads in Stirling in 2025.
Traffic on all roads
| Year | Million vehicle miles |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 586 |
| 1994 | 600 |
| 1995 | 613 |
| 1996 | 632 |
| 1997 | 649 |
| 1998 | 659 |
| 1999 | 670 |
| 2000 | 678 |
| 2001 | 691 |
| 2002 | 701 |
| 2003 | 719 |
| 2004 | 716 |
| 2005 | 727 |
| 2006 | 764 |
| 2007 | 780 |
| 2008 | 772 |
| 2009 | 763 |
| 2010 | 758 |
| 2011 | 748 |
| 2012 | 738 |
| 2013 | 736 |
| 2014 | 762 |
| 2015 | 779 |
| 2016 | 822 |
| 2017 | 830 |
| 2018 | 835 |
| 2019 | 834 |
| 2020 | 624 |
| 2021 | 715 |
| 2022 | 783 |
| 2023 | 796 |
| 2024 | 811 |
| 2025 | 821 |
Source:DfT 1993 to 2025 Updated
Reported injury collisions
| Year | Collisions | Killed or seriously injured |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 34 |
| 2022 | 92 | 44 |
| 2023 | 86 | 34 |
| 2024 | 94 | 41 |
| 2025 | 82 | 33 |
Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated
Petrol and diesel prices in Stirling
Unleaded petrol averages 175.2p a litre across 16 filling stations in Stirling, 3.5p above the UK average. Diesel averages 197.6p, 3.0p above the UK average. Prices checked 16 Sept, 16:47.
Cheapest petrol
- MFG Morrisons Stirling Ian Urquhart Way 169.9p
- Sainsbury's Stirling Stirling 169.9p
- Tesco Stirling Superstore Stirling 169.9p
Roadworks in Stirling
The Scottish Road Works Register lists 442 sets of roadworks in Stirling, of which 102 are under way and 340 are planned. 170 of them close a road, a lane, a slip road or the hard shoulder. Stirling Council is behind the most, 278 of them (62.9%). From the extract of 16 September 2026.
Works most likely to hold you up
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Back Walk High, Top Of The Town
Dangerous Rockfall
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Back Walk Low, Stirling
Dangerous Rockfall
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Laurencecroft Road, Raploch
TM only - space to occupy lay down / site access
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C9 From A872 To Council Boundary, Plean
Road Widening, Sewer, Utility and lighting works
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Pirnhall Road, Bannockburn
Install drainage and widen section of existing road
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A809 From Junction With Access To Auchineden To Junction With B834, Killearn
Surfacing - Nightshift
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Airthrey Avenue, Bridge Of Allan
Footway Upgrade Ph2
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Tam O'shanter Drive, Cowie
Footway Upgrade Ph2
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Leckie Road, Gargunnock
Surfacing
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B834 From A809 To Killearn
Temporary Traffic Lights due to RTA
Who is digging
- Stirling Council 278
- BT 83
- Scottish Water 26
- SP Energy Networks 23
- SGN 14
How traffic is managed
- Road closed 168
- Temporary traffic lights 125
- Give and take 90
- Footway only 24
- No obstruction 14
The register publishes one extract a day, so works can start, finish or change after it is taken. Roadworks across Scotland.
Source:SRWR Extract of 2026-09-16 Updated
How Stirling compares
| Stirling | 468 | 13.9% | 511 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 436 | 4.2% | 232 |
| 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 Scotland
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
| Stirling | 468 | 13.9% | 511 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfrewshire | 436 | 11.9% | 243 |
| East Renfrewshire | 473 | 5.1% | 82 |
| East Dunbartonshire | 481 | 4.7% | 103 |
| East Lothian | 472 | 4.5% | 600 |
| Orkney Islands | 490 | 4.4% | 386 |
| West Lothian | 479 | 4.4% | 137 |
| Edinburgh | 325 | 4.2% | 192 |
| South Lanarkshire | 463 | 4.2% | 182 |
| Midlothian | 461 | 4.1% | 223 |
| Perth and Kinross | 506 | 4.0% | 363 |
| Dundee | 371 | 3.9% | 472 |
| North Lanarkshire | 434 | 3.6% | 168 |
| South Ayrshire | 482 | 3.6% | 205 |
| Aberdeenshire | 528 | 3.5% | 162 |
| Falkirk | 493 | 3.5% | 163 |
| Fife | 478 | 3.5% | 132 |
| Glasgow | 307 | 3.4% | 180 |
| East Ayrshire | 467 | 3.3% | 229 |
| North Ayrshire | 457 | 3.2% | 199 |
| Aberdeen | 396 | 3.1% | 192 |
| Clackmannanshire | 492 | 3.1% | 205 |
| Angus | 504 | 3.0% | 221 |
| Scottish Borders | 506 | 3.0% | 224 |
| West Dunbartonshire | 420 | 2.8% | 204 |
| Inverclyde | 425 | 2.7% | 237 |
| Moray | 501 | 2.6% | 153 |
| Argyll and Bute | 471 | 2.5% | 396 |
| Highland | 496 | 2.5% | 387 |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 510 | 2.2% | 549 |
| Shetland Islands | 471 | 1.9% | 323 |
| Na h-Eileanan Siar | 500 | 1.5% | 515 |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 80,346 licensed vehicles in Stirling | 15 September 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 16,907 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 |
- Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in Stirling 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.
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.