EU Overtakes The Rest of the World (Except China) in EV Adoption - CleanTechnica

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) report for the first half of 2025 highlights the European Union’s rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), positioning it as a global leader second only to China. EV sales in Europe have accelerated significantly since 2014, driven by stringent CO2 emissions regulations and incentive programs such as the zero- and low-emission vehicle (ZLEV) scheme introduced in 2019. Despite a slight overall decline of 1.9% in new car sales to 5.58 million units, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have seen strong growth. BEVs captured a 15.6% market share in H1 2025, up from 12.5% in H1 2024, with Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands leading growth, while Spain showed remarkable BEV registration growth (+83%). HEVs remain the most popular