28 Jan 2026
Hybrid-electric cars remain ‘preferred choice’ with 34.5% market share
Brussels – EU’s new car registrations increased by 1.8% year-on-year to 10.82 million units, according to the latest data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
Despite the growth, ACEA said the overall volumes remain “well below pre-pandemic levels” in 2019.
Battery-electric cars accounted for 17.4% of the EU market share in 2025, an increase from the low baseline of 13.6% one year earlier.
Hybrid-electric car registrations captured 34.5% of the market, remaining the preferred choice among consumers in the EU.
Meanwhile, the combined market share of petrol and diesel cars fell to 35.5%, down from 45.2% in 2024.
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