Electric Car Sales Overtake Gas Car Sales
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Electric Cars Overtake Internal Combustion Engine Sales in the EU:
In December 2025, for the first time, more purely electric vehicles were sold in the European Union than petrol-powered cars. Overall, electrified vehicles (BEV, hybrid, etc.) accounted for around 67% of all registrations – a strong sign of increasing demand
In December 2025, more purely electric cars (BEVs – Battery Electric Vehicles) were registered in the European Union (EU) than cars with petrol engines – an unprecedented event. This is considered a strong sign of the growing demand for electric cars and the ongoing structural change in the automotive market.