BMW I3 vs VAUXHALL ANTARA
Both the BMW I3 and the VAUXHALL ANTARA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 25,732 BMW I3s versus 17,156 VAUXHALL ANTARAs still on UK roads. That makes the VAUXHALL ANTARA the rarer of the two — there are about 1.5× as many BMW I3s left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW I3 is rising (+0.5%) while the VAUXHALL ANTARA is falling (-12.4%).
Survivors over time
BMW I3 VAUXHALL ANTARA
BMW I3
Common
25,732
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 139 (+0.5%) yr/yr
Peak 26,077 (2023 Q3)
25,229 licensed · 503 SORN
VAUXHALL ANTARA
VAUXHALL ANTARA
Common
17,156
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 2,419 (-12.4%) yr/yr
Peak 26,163 (2016 Q3)
15,024 licensed · 2,132 SORN
Head to head
| BMW I3 | VAUXHALL ANTARA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 25,732 | 17,156 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 25,229 | 15,024 |
| SORN (off-road) | 503 | 2,132 |
| Peak | 26,077 (2023 Q3) | 26,163 (2016 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 139 (+0.5%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,419 (-12.4%) yr/yr |
BMW I3 vs VAUXHALL ANTARA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW I3 or the VAUXHALL ANTARA?
The VAUXHALL ANTARA is rarer: 17,156 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 25,732 of the BMW I3.
How many BMW I3 are left compared to the VAUXHALL ANTARA?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 25,732 BMW I3 and 17,156 VAUXHALL ANTARA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.