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During November 2025 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations *increased by a mere 1.4% compared to the same period last year, according to data published today by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. [aka ACEA at AutoInformed after its original French name].*8 Tesla during November dropped -34.2% at 12,130 units continuing its flat spin downward. YTD at 129,024 Tesla is off -38.8%.
“Despite the recent positive momentum, overall volumes remain well below pre-pandemic levels,” ACEA** said in a release. “The battery-electric car market share reached 16.9% YTD, in line with projections for the year, yet a level that still leaves room for growth to stay on track with the transition.”
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“Hybrid-electric vehicles lead as the most popular power type choice among buyers, with plug-in hybrids continuing to gain momentum,” ACEA , the lobbying group of 16 major European automakers, maintained.
New EU Car Registrations By Power Source
- Up until November 2025, battery-electric cars accounted for 16.9% of the EU market share, an increase from the low baseline of 13.4% in November 2024 YTD.
- Hybrid-electric car registrations captured 34.6% of the market, remaining the preferred choice among EU consumers.
- The combined market share of petrol and diesel cars fell to 36.1%, down from 45.8% over the same period in 2024.
Electric Cars
During the first eleven months of 2025, 1,662,399 new battery-electric cars were registered, capturing 16.9% of the EU market share. The largest four markets in the EU, which together account for 62% of battery-electric car registrations, saw gains: Germany (+41.3%), Belgium (+10.2%), the Netherlands (+8.8%), and France (+9.1%).
January to November 2025 figures also showed new EU hybrid-electric car registrations rising to 3,408,907 units, with growth in the four biggest markets: Spain (+26%), France (+24.2%), Germany (+8.7%), and Italy (+7.9%). Hybrid-electric models account for 34.6% of the total EU market.
Registrations of plug-in-hybrid electric cars continue to grow, reaching 912,723 units during the same period. This was from increases in volume for key markets such as Spain (+113%), Italy (+80.6%), and Germany (+62.7%). As a result, plug-in-hybrid electric cars now represent 9.3% of EU car registrations, up from 7.1% last year.
The year-over-year (YOY) variation for November 2025 showed a surge of 44.1% for battery-electric and 4.2% for hybrid-electric cars, while plug-in-hybrid electric recorded a 38.4% increase.
Petrol and Diesel Cars
By the end of November 2025, petrol car registrations fell by 18.6%, with all major markets experiencing decreases. France experienced the steepest drop, with registrations plummeting by 32.1%, followed by Germany (-22.4%), Italy (-17.4%), and Spain (-14.6%).
- With 2,665,739 new cars registered so far, the market share for petrol dropped to 27% from 33.7% the same period last year. Similarly, the diesel car market declined by 24.4%, resulting in a 9% share for November 2025 YTD.
- The November 2025 YOY variation showed a 21.9% decline for petrol and 23.2% for diesel.
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**ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) represents the 16 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers: BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Renault Group, Stellantis, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
ACEA – EU November Car Sales Flat. Tesla Wilts
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During November 2025 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations *increased by a mere 1.4% compared to the same period last year, according to data published today by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. [aka ACEA at AutoInformed after its original French name].*8 Tesla during November dropped -34.2% at 12,130 units continuing its flat spin downward. YTD at 129,024 Tesla is off -38.8%.
“Despite the recent positive momentum, overall volumes remain well below pre-pandemic levels,” ACEA** said in a release. “The battery-electric car market share reached 16.9% YTD, in line with projections for the year, yet a level that still leaves room for growth to stay on track with the transition.”
Click to enlarge.
“Hybrid-electric vehicles lead as the most popular power type choice among buyers, with plug-in hybrids continuing to gain momentum,” ACEA , the lobbying group of 16 major European automakers, maintained.
New EU Car Registrations By Power Source
Electric Cars
During the first eleven months of 2025, 1,662,399 new battery-electric cars were registered, capturing 16.9% of the EU market share. The largest four markets in the EU, which together account for 62% of battery-electric car registrations, saw gains: Germany (+41.3%), Belgium (+10.2%), the Netherlands (+8.8%), and France (+9.1%).
January to November 2025 figures also showed new EU hybrid-electric car registrations rising to 3,408,907 units, with growth in the four biggest markets: Spain (+26%), France (+24.2%), Germany (+8.7%), and Italy (+7.9%). Hybrid-electric models account for 34.6% of the total EU market.
Registrations of plug-in-hybrid electric cars continue to grow, reaching 912,723 units during the same period. This was from increases in volume for key markets such as Spain (+113%), Italy (+80.6%), and Germany (+62.7%). As a result, plug-in-hybrid electric cars now represent 9.3% of EU car registrations, up from 7.1% last year.
The year-over-year (YOY) variation for November 2025 showed a surge of 44.1% for battery-electric and 4.2% for hybrid-electric cars, while plug-in-hybrid electric recorded a 38.4% increase.
Petrol and Diesel Cars
By the end of November 2025, petrol car registrations fell by 18.6%, with all major markets experiencing decreases. France experienced the steepest drop, with registrations plummeting by 32.1%, followed by Germany (-22.4%), Italy (-17.4%), and Spain (-14.6%).
*AutoInformed on
**ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) represents the 16 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers: BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Renault Group, Stellantis, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.