EU Electric Vehicle Sales Reach Record High: Advocacy Group
Around 60 new electric models are expected to launch this year, with affordable options expanding rapidly.
TL;DR
- Battery-electric vehicle sales reached a record high in the EU in 2026.
- 1.64 million BEVs were sold between January and August 2026, a 45% increase year-on-year.
- BEVs accounted for 22% of new-car sales in the first eight months of 2026.
- BEV market share increased to 28% in August 2026.
- Factors contributing to the sales increase include more affordable models and higher petrol/diesel prices.