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Electric Vehicle Sales Driving Economic Growth


Electric vehicles drive growth as EU new car registrations rise 0.9% in 2025; HEVs are the most popular choice for consumers.


“New EU car registrations increased by 0.9% compared to the same period last year, marking the third consecutive month of growth and continuing the market’s stabilisation,” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).


Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) captured 16.1% of the EU market share, representing a 3% increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) accounted for 34.7% of new car sales, clearly highlighting consumers’ growing preference for hybrids.


Among the four largest EU markets, growth was strong: France (28.8%), Spain (28.1%), Germany (10.6%), and Italy (9.2%) all recorded notable increases in new registrations.


In contrast, petrol car registrations declined by 18.7%, while diesel fell by 24.7%, mirroring the continued downward trend also seen in the UK new car market.


Sue Robinson added: “It is encouraging to see the European new car market continue its recent momentum, with electric vehicles driving growth across the continent."


"While BEV uptake is increasing as in the UK, hybrid vehicles remain the preferred choice for many consumers, albeit still reflecting a gradual but positive transition toward full electrification.”

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  • Oct 28, 2025
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Electric vehicles drive growth as EU new car registrations rise 0.9% in 2025; HEVs are the most popular choice for consumers.


“New EU car registrations increased by 0.9% compared to the same period last year, marking the third consecutive month of growth and continuing the market’s stabilisation,” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).


Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) captured 16.1% of the EU market share, representing a 3% increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) accounted for 34.7% of new car sales, clearly highlighting consumers’ growing preference for hybrids.


Among the four largest EU markets, growth was strong: France (28.8%), Spain (28.1%), Germany (10.6%), and Italy (9.2%) all recorded notable increases in new registrations.


In contrast, petrol car registrations declined by 18.7%, while diesel fell by 24.7%, mirroring the continued downward trend also seen in the UK new car market.


Sue Robinson added: “It is encouraging to see the European new car market continue its recent momentum, with electric vehicles driving growth across the continent."


"While BEV uptake is increasing as in the UK, hybrid vehicles remain the preferred choice for many consumers, albeit still reflecting a gradual but positive transition toward full electrification.”

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