Korean Media: EU Electric Vehicle Sales Second Only to China, Accelerating the Decline of Internal Combustion Vehicles!
On September 8, Korean media "Today Digital" published an article stating that the European electric vehicle market is showing strong growth, surpassing other regions outside of China.
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) reported that the adoption of electric vehicles within the EU is accelerating.
According to the ACEA report, in the first half of 2025, the number of new pure electric vehicle registrations in the EU reached 869,271, with a market share of 15.6%, a significant increase compared to the same period last year (12.5%). Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands led the growth in the electric vehicle market, with Spain's growth reaching as high as 83%. On the other hand, France was the only country to experience negative growth, with a decrease of 6.4% in electric vehicle registrations due to reduced subsidies.
Hybrid electric vehicles were the most popular, with 1,942,762 registrations, accounting for 34.8% of the EU market share. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles also saw significant growth in Germany, Spain, and Italy, with a total of 469,410 units sold, achieving a market share of 8.4%. On the other hand, the registration numbers for gasoline and diesel vehicles decreased by 21.2% and 28.1%, respectively, accelerating the decline of internal combustion engines.
The EU's share in the global electric vehicle market is also continuously increasing. In the first half of 2025, global electric vehicle sales grew by 28%, reaching 9.1 million units. The EU sold 2 million units, ranking second after China (5.5 million units). In comparison, the growth in electric vehicle sales in North America was only 3%, indicating a relatively slower rate of adoption of electric vehicles.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1842695724310554/
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