Record Share: 1 in 6 New Cars Sold in EU Is Now Electric

European Union electric vehicle sales have hit a record market share, with new registrations data showing that approximately one in every six new passenger cars sold across the bloc is now fully electric, according to industry association figures.

The milestone represents a significant jump from just two years ago, when EVs accounted for roughly one in ten new sales. Growth has been particularly strong in Norway, the Netherlands, and Germany, though uptake varies considerably across member states.

The figures come amid ongoing political debate about the EU's 2035 target to end sales of new internal combustion engine vehicles. While EV growth supports the trajectory toward that goal, the automotive industry has called for flexibility mechanisms to account for lagging charging infrastructure in southern and eastern EU members.

Affordability remains a concern. Budget-friendly EV models have expanded the market's reach, but average prices for electric vehicles remain higher than comparable combustion models, and government incentive programs vary widely across member states.