Europe’s December EV Surge Dethrones Gas Cars for First Time
European buyers registered 308,955 new EVs in December across the EU, UK and EFTA, about 50% higher year over year, marking the first month EVs outsold gas-powered passenger cars. Hybrids remain the market leader, but EVs are closing the gap as more affordable models enter the market. For the full year, nearly 2.6 million EVs and about 4.6 million hybrids were registered in the region, while gas and diesel registrations fell significantly, signaling a continued shift toward electrification.