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EU Electric Car Sales Surge, Petrol Cars Decline

1/27/2026

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In December 2025, the EU's fully electric car sales surpassed petrol car sales, per the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
Total car registrations in Europe reached 1.2 million in December 2025, up 7.6%.
The EU plans to relax emissions regulations after pressure from struggling carmakers.
Electric vehicles accounted for 67% of registrations in December 2025, up from 57.8% in December 2024.
Tesla's market share declined 20.2% while BYD's rose 229.7%.

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In December 2025, the EU's fully electric car sales surpassed petrol car sales, per the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
Total car registrations in Europe reached 1.2 million in December 2025, up 7.6%.
The EU plans to relax emissions regulations after pressure from struggling carmakers.
Electric vehicles accounted for 67% of registrations in December 2025, up from 57.8% in December 2024.
Tesla's market share declined 20.2% while BYD's rose 229.7%.