Europe EV Sales Report — Second Best Month Ever for BEVs!!! - CleanTechnica

The article reports strong growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe for August, marking the second-best month ever for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Approximately 246,000 plug-in vehicles were registered, a 36% year-over-year increase, outpacing the overall stagnant auto market. BEVs grew 27% to 163,000 units, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) surged 56%, their highest growth in over three years, driven by models like the BYD Seal U PHEV and the VW Tiguan PHEV. BEVs accounted for 21% of the European auto market in August, with plug-in vehicles overall reaching 31%. The article projects that if the current 24% annual BEV growth continues, BEVs could represent 62% of the market by 2030 and reach 100% by 2033. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) also grew 12%, contributing to 64% of all