New car sales in Europe increased by 5.8% in December last year, compared to an annual increase of 2.1% in November 2025.
According to the report, sales of battery-powered electric vehicles increased by 51% annually last month, sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles increased by 36.7%, and hybrid electric vehicles recorded an annual increase of 5.8%.
Sales decrease
Meanwhile, sales of gasoline and diesel vehicles decreased by 19.2% and 22.4%, respectively.
In major markets, car sales rose 9.7% in Germany and 2.3% in Italy, while they fell 5.8% in France and 2.2% in Spain.
Total new car sales in Europe over the past year rose by 1.8% annually to about 2.88 million units, below pre-pandemic levels.
electric car
According to the data, battery-powered electric vehicles will account for 17.4% of the European Union’s market share in 2025, compared to 13.6% a year ago.
Hybrid electric vehicle registrations account for 34.5% of the market and are preferred among consumers within the European Union.
The combined market share of gasoline and diesel vehicles has sharply declined from 54.2% in 2024 to 35.5%.
New car sales in Europe grew by 5.8% in December 2025, compared to an annual increase of 2.1% in November 2025.
According to the report, sales of battery electric vehicles increased by 51% year-on-year last month, sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles increased by 36.7%, and hybrid electric vehicles recorded an annual increase of 5.8%.
decrease in sales
On the other hand, sales of gasoline and diesel vehicles decreased by 19.2% and 22.4%, respectively.
In major markets, car sales rose 9.7% in Germany and 2.3% in Italy, while they fell 5.8% in France and 2.2% in Spain.
Total new car sales in Europe fell 1.8% from the previous year to about 2.88 million units last year, below pre-pandemic levels.
electric car
According to the data, battery electric vehicles will account for 17.4% of the EU market share in 2025, up from 13.6% a year ago.
Hybrid electric vehicle registrations accounted for 34.5% of the market and were preferred among EU consumers.
The combined market share of gasoline and diesel vehicles has sharply declined from 54.2% in 2024 to 35.5%.
