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Electrified Cars Reshape Europe’s Auto Market as November Sales Extend Recovery

ACEA’s November update shows electrified models driving a fifth straight monthly gain in European car sales.

Overview

  • Electrified powertrains—battery electrics, hybrids and plug‑in hybrids—accounted for 65.6% of registrations across the EU, UK and EFTA in November.
  • Battery‑electric vehicles reached a 21% market share in the EU in November, with the UK at 26% and Norway at a record 98%.
  • Non‑plug‑in hybrids were the largest segment at 34.6% of EU registrations from January to November, while plug‑in hybrids rose to 9.3%, including a 145.8% month‑on‑month jump in Spain.
  • Pure petrol and diesel registrations fell 18.6% and 24.4% respectively, reducing their combined share to about 36%.
  • EU registrations grew 2.1% in November to 887,491 and are up 1.4% year to date, with gains led by Germany, Italy and Spain, as BYD’s registrations surged 221.8% and Tesla’s declined 11.8%.