Hybrid Cars Surge in Europe; EVs Lag Behind 2030 Targets
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has released key market data, revealing a surge in hybrid vehicle registrations and a steady increase in electric vehicles (EVs) in the first eight months of 2025. However, the growth in EVs is still not fast enough to meet Europe's targets for electric mobility.
Hybrid vehicles, including those with externally rechargeable battery storage, have seen the fastest growth. They maintained the most popular alternative powertrain, capturing a 34.7 percent market share. A total of 2,485,069 hybrid units were registered since the beginning of the year.
Plug-in hybrids also showed strong performance, with 631,783 sales in the same period. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 15.8 percent of registrations, up from 12.6 percent last year, with 1,132,603 units registered. Despite this growth, the ACEA noted that EVs are not increasing rapidly enough to meet Europe's targets.
In a positive sign, EU passenger car registrations have grown for the second consecutive month, although they remain stagnant compared to the same period last year. Vehicles with internal combustion engines saw a significant decrease in sales, dropping from 47.6 to 37.5 percent year-on-year.
The shift towards hybrid and electric vehicles continues, with hybrids leading the way. While electric vehicles are gaining ground, their growth rate needs to accelerate to meet Europe's ambitious targets. The ACEA's data underscores the need for further investment and innovation in electric mobility.
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