Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market is showing strong signs of recovery in 2025. From January to April, over 2.2 million electrified vehicles — including battery-electric (BEVs), hybrid-electric (HEVs), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) — were registered across the EU, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland, marking a 20% increase from the same period in 2024.
BEV registrations alone jumped 26%, highlighting the growing demand for zero-emission transport.
The UK followed suit, recording a 22.8% rise in electrified vehicle registrations, totaling 486,561 units, with BEV sales increasing by over a third.
This resurgence offers much-needed relief to Europe’s auto sector, which has been under pressure from rising production costs, Chinese EV competition, and strict EU emissions rules. The industry now faces new threats, including possible U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump.
In contrast, EV sales slumped in 2024, especially in Germany and France. Germany’s sudden termination of EV subsidies — worth up to €9,000 — led to a 27.4% decline in BEV sales, as consumers balked at higher costs. France struggled with a broader automotive slowdown, driven by economic uncertainty and tighter EV subsidy rules, affecting both EV and traditional fuel vehicle sales.
Despite last year’s decline, 2025 marks a decisive turnaround for electrified mobility in Europe, fueled by recovering demand and a more competitive EV landscape.
