New EU car registrations rose by 1.4% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). So far, 1,473,447 new battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have been registered across the EU, giving BEVs a 16.4% market share. The EU’s four largest markets, Germany (39.4%), Belgium (10.6%), the Netherlands (6.6%) and France (5.3%), continued to drive growth, collectively accounting for 62% of all BEV registrations. However, hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) continue to be consumers’ preferred choice. October 2025 year-to-date figures show hybrid registrations rising to 3,109,362 units, representing 34.6% of total EU sales. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) also posted notable gains, with registrations reaching 819,201 units, up from 7% to 9.1% market share. Conversely, demand for traditional combustion engines continued to decline sharply. Petrol registrations fell by 18.3%, while diesel dropped by 24.5%, reflecting the accelerating shift toward electric across the EU. Overall, the latest figures highlight a rapidly evolving European market where hybrids lead in volume, BEVs continue to strengthen their position and conventional fuel types steadily lose ground.