MG Motors sells 100,000 EVs in UK boosting net-zero funding drive

Welcome to Net Zero News, where we bring you the latest developments driving the UK’s transition to a net-zero future. In a significant step towards the UK’s net-zero goals, MG Motor UK has announced the sale of its 100,000th electric vehicle in the UK, underscoring the accelerating shift to electric mobility on British roads.

On 11 November 2025, at its Longbridge manufacturing plant in Birmingham, MG Motor UK celebrated the milestone of selling 100,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across its range. From its first EV model delivered in late 2020 through to the latest MG4 and MG ZS EV editions, the company has rapidly scaled up both production and retail networks to meet surging consumer demand.

MG Motor UK’s journey to this landmark has been underpinned by strategic investments in manufacturing excellence and supply chain resilience. The Longbridge facility, revived in 2019, now houses a state-of-the-art battery assembly line and employs advanced robotics to ensure consistent quality. MG Motor’s parent company, SAIC Motor, has committed over £100 million in the UK since 2020 to support engineering upgrades and staff training programmes.

This milestone matters because accelerating EV adoption is pivotal for the UK’s commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Tailpipe emissions from road transport account for nearly a quarter of the nation’s carbon footprint, and every electric vehicle sold displaces petrol or diesel usage. Net Zero News can reveal that MG’s 100,000-strong EV fleet on British roads equates to an annual saving of approximately 200,000 tonnes of CO₂ compared with internal combustion alternatives.

Beyond emissions reductions, the surge in EV uptake supports local economies, creating hundreds of skilled manufacturing and maintenance jobs in the West Midlands and beyond. MG Motor UK reports that its supplier network across the UK now spans more than 50 businesses, from battery pack specialists to charging infrastructure installers, generating further economic benefits and fostering innovation clusters.

MG Motor UK’s achievement has been bolstered by collaborative funding and delivery partnerships. The UK government’s £8 million grant under the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative helped underwrite the Longbridge battery line, while regional development funds in the West Midlands provided a £5 million boost for workforce upskilling in electric powertrain engineering. These public investments sit alongside MG’s own capital injections to expand production capacity.

Key stakeholders in this success story include the Department for Transport, Innovate UK, Birmingham City Council and a consortium of private sector partners in the electric supply chain. Together, they have aligned to strengthen the domestic EV ecosystem, from component manufacture through to aftersales support, ensuring MG’s growth delivers wider benefits to the UK’s net-zero ambitions.

The sale of 100,000 EVs by MG Motor UK also aligns with national policy frameworks, including the Road to Zero strategy and the Net Zero Strategy published in 2021. Under these frameworks, the UK government has pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, making the rapid scaling of EV manufacturing and market readiness critical. Net Zero News understands this forms part of a broader push to develop a competitive and sustainable British EV industry.

At a regional level, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s 2025 Local Industrial Strategy emphasises decarbonisation of transport and revitalisation of advanced manufacturing. MG’s milestone reinforces the region’s credentials as a centre of excellence for clean automotive engineering and demonstrates the effectiveness of targeted local and national climate action frameworks working in tandem.

Communities and consumers are already feeling the impact of this rapid EV rollout. MG’s affordable pricing strategy has helped broaden electric vehicle ownership beyond early adopters, while the expansion of public and workplace charging points has eased range anxiety. However, challenges remain, including ensuring grid capacity keeps pace and securing sustainable battery raw materials.

Looking ahead, MG Motor UK plans to double its BEV output at Longbridge by the end of 2027, with two further models due to be unveiled in early 2026. The company is also partnering with National Highways and local authorities to trial smart charging solutions that optimise electricity demand and integrate renewable generation. These next steps aim to cement MG’s role in driving the UK’s journey to a cleaner, low-carbon transport future.

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