In July, the registration of pure electric vehicles across Europe continued its upward trajectory, with EVs accounting for more than a quarter of all new car sales in the region. Robust growth in France and Germany effectively offset softer demand observed in several other markets.

Data from E-Mobility Europe, New Automotive, and Fier Automotive reveals that registrations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 16 major European markets climbed 13.6% year-on-year to 224,266 units in July, pushing the BEV market share to 25.7%. Cumulatively, nearly 1.5 million pure electric vehicles have been registered across Europe so far this year, reflecting a 30% increase compared to the same period in 2025 and underscoring the region's sustained momentum in its electrification transition.

Market performance varied significantly across countries. France saw its BEV market share reach 35% in July, with 44,378 units registered, while Germany's share advanced to 29.3%, supported by 78,609 new registrations. The Nordic and Benelux regions continue to lead Europe in electrification penetration, with Denmark topping the list at an 80.1% share, followed by Finland (52.6%), the Netherlands (47.3%), Belgium (42.8%), and Sweden (42.6%).

In contrast, Italy's pure electric vehicle share dropped from 10.1% in June to 5.9% in July, following the expiration of previous incentive schemes. Poland and the Czech Republic remain the least electrified markets in Europe, with shares of 4% and 7.5%, respectively.

Chris Heron, Secretary General of E-Mobility Europe, commented: "Electric vehicles remain one of Europe's most successful stories in 2026, and governments must provide stable and predictable policies to continue reaping the benefits of this growth."