Despite recent negative news, electric car sales in Europe have shown a remarkable upward trajectory, signaling a significant shift in the automotive industry. Between 2019 and 2023, electric car sales in the EU surged from 250,000 to 1.5 million, a notable six-fold increase in just four years.

In contrast, petrol car sales dropped from four million to 1.4 million, and diesel car sales declined from 7.5 million to 3.7 million during the same period, underscoring a clear move towards electric vehicles in the region.

Notably, in 2024, electric car sales continued to rise in all major European countries except Germany. The decline in Germany can be attributed to the removal of support for electric cars in September last year, leading to a sharp drop in sales.

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(Commentary in the Norwegian EV Association’s digital magazine, translated from Norwegian by Google Translate, photo credits: BMW Group)