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European EV Sales Rise 1.7% as Buyers Choose Electric Over Combustion Cars
New vehicle registrations across Europe rose 1.7 percent year-on-year as buyers took advantage of revived subsidy programs and an expanding range of affordable EVs — marking a reversal from the stagnation that followed the expiry of earlier incentive regimes and signaling that the European EV transition is regaining momentum.
Key Takeaways
- European new vehicle registrations rose 1.7% year-on-year, with EVs claiming a growing share of sales
- Revived subsidy programs in Germany, France, and other key markets provided direct purchase stimulus
- Sub-€30,000 EVs from Renault, Volkswagen, Citroën, and Chinese brands are filling the mass-market gap
- EU CO2 fleet average targets create a regulatory backstop that structurally drives EV sales regardless of consumer demand fluctuations
- Charging infrastructure remains the top barrier for unconvinced buyers, with rural coverage still inadequate in many member states
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