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EV sales outsold internal combustion vehicles in EU during December 2025 according to data published today by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Notably, Tesla at 150,504 dropped -38% for the year. Chinese maker BYD at 128,827 posted a 228% increase. [aka ACEA at AutoInformed after its original French name].* EV sales for the full year amounted to 17.4% of the European market.
“During 2025, new EU car registrations increased by 1.8% compared to the same period last year. However, overall volumes remain well below pre-pandemic levels. The battery-electric car market share reached 17.4%, in line with projections for the year, yet still a level that leaves room for growth to stay on track with the transition. Hybrid-electric vehicles lead as the most popular power type choice among buyers, with plug-in hybrids consolidating their position in the market,” ACEA said today.
New Eu Car Registrations By Power Source**
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Battery-electric cars accounted for 17.4% of the EU market share in 2025, an increase from the low baseline of 13.6% one year earlier. Hybrid-electric car registrations captured 34.5% of the market, remaining the preferred choice among consumers in the EU. Meanwhile, the combined market share of petrol and diesel cars fell to 35.5%, down from 45.2% in 2024.
Electric cars
During 2025, 1,880,370 new battery-electric cars were registered, capturing 17.4% of the EU market share. The four largest markets in the EU, which together account for 62% of battery- electric car registrations, saw growth: Germany (+43.2%), the Netherlands (+18.1%), Belgium (+12.6%), and France (+12.5%).
January to December 2025 figures also showed new EU hybrid-electric car registrations rising to 3,733,325 units, driven by growth in the four biggest markets: Spain (+23.1%), France (+21.6%), Germany (+8%), and Italy (+7.9%). Hybrid-electric models account for 34.5% of the total EU market.
Registrations of plug-in-hybrid electric cars continue to grow, reaching 1,015,887 units during the same period. This was driven by increases in volume for key markets such as Spain (+111.7%), Italy (+86.6%), and Germany (+62.3%). Therefore, plug-in-hybrid electric cars now represent 9.4% of EU car registrations, up from 7.2% last year.
The year-over-year (YOY) variation for December 2025 showed a surge of 51% for battery-electric and 36.7% for plug-in-hybrid electric cars, while hybrid-electric recorded a 5.8% increase.
Petrol and Diesel cars
By the end of 2025, petrol car registrations dropped by 18.7%, with all major markets experiencing decreases. France experienced the steepest drop, with registrations plummeting by 32%, followed by Germany (-21.6%), Italy (-18.2%), and Spain (-16%). With 2,880,298 new cars registered in 2025, the market share for petrol fell to 26.6% from 33.3% a year earlier.
The diesel car market continued to decline, with registrations down by 24.2%, resulting in an 8.9% share in 2025. Moreover, the December 2025 YOY variation showed a 19.2% decline for petrol and 22.4% for diesel.
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**Inevitable ACEA Footnote
Data source: the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), based on aggregated data provided by national automobile associations, ACEA members, and S&P Global Mobility. The current year data contain provisional figures and may therefore be subject to future revision
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.
EVs Outsell Internal Combustion Vehicles in EU!
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EV sales outsold internal combustion vehicles in EU during December 2025 according to data published today by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Notably, Tesla at 150,504 dropped -38% for the year. Chinese maker BYD at 128,827 posted a 228% increase. [aka ACEA at AutoInformed after its original French name].* EV sales for the full year amounted to 17.4% of the European market.
“During 2025, new EU car registrations increased by 1.8% compared to the same period last year. However, overall volumes remain well below pre-pandemic levels. The battery-electric car market share reached 17.4%, in line with projections for the year, yet still a level that leaves room for growth to stay on track with the transition. Hybrid-electric vehicles lead as the most popular power type choice among buyers, with plug-in hybrids consolidating their position in the market,” ACEA said today.
New Eu Car Registrations By Power Source**
Click to enlarge.
Battery-electric cars accounted for 17.4% of the EU market share in 2025, an increase from the low baseline of 13.6% one year earlier. Hybrid-electric car registrations captured 34.5% of the market, remaining the preferred choice among consumers in the EU. Meanwhile, the combined market share of petrol and diesel cars fell to 35.5%, down from 45.2% in 2024.
Electric cars
During 2025, 1,880,370 new battery-electric cars were registered, capturing 17.4% of the EU market share. The four largest markets in the EU, which together account for 62% of battery- electric car registrations, saw growth: Germany (+43.2%), the Netherlands (+18.1%), Belgium (+12.6%), and France (+12.5%).
January to December 2025 figures also showed new EU hybrid-electric car registrations rising to 3,733,325 units, driven by growth in the four biggest markets: Spain (+23.1%), France (+21.6%), Germany (+8%), and Italy (+7.9%). Hybrid-electric models account for 34.5% of the total EU market.
Registrations of plug-in-hybrid electric cars continue to grow, reaching 1,015,887 units during the same period. This was driven by increases in volume for key markets such as Spain (+111.7%), Italy (+86.6%), and Germany (+62.3%). Therefore, plug-in-hybrid electric cars now represent 9.4% of EU car registrations, up from 7.2% last year.
The year-over-year (YOY) variation for December 2025 showed a surge of 51% for battery-electric and 36.7% for plug-in-hybrid electric cars, while hybrid-electric recorded a 5.8% increase.
Petrol and Diesel cars
By the end of 2025, petrol car registrations dropped by 18.7%, with all major markets experiencing decreases. France experienced the steepest drop, with registrations plummeting by 32%, followed by Germany (-21.6%), Italy (-18.2%), and Spain (-16%). With 2,880,298 new cars registered in 2025, the market share for petrol fell to 26.6% from 33.3% a year earlier.
The diesel car market continued to decline, with registrations down by 24.2%, resulting in an 8.9% share in 2025. Moreover, the December 2025 YOY variation showed a 19.2% decline for petrol and 22.4% for diesel.
*AutoInformed on
**Inevitable ACEA Footnote
Data source: the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), based on aggregated data provided by national automobile associations, ACEA members, and S&P Global Mobility. The current year data contain provisional figures and may therefore be subject to future revision
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.