Europe EV market share tops 25% in July as France, Germany drive growth

In July, battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations in Europe surged to a record high, with electric cars making up more than a quarter of all new vehicles sold. Data from E-Mobility Europe, New Automotive, and Fier Automotive revealed that BEV registrations across 16 key European markets increased by 13.6% year-on-year to 224,266 vehicles. This marked a 25.7% market share for fully electric cars in the region.

France led the charge, achieving a remarkable 35% BEV market share with 44,378 registrations, while Germany closely followed with a 29.3% share and 78,609 registrations. The Nordic and Benelux markets continued to demonstrate the highest levels of electrification, with Denmark leading at 80.1%, followed by Finland (52.6%), the Netherlands (47.3%), Belgium (42.8%), and Sweden (42.6%).

However, some markets lagged behind. Italy saw a significant drop in its BEV share, falling to 5.9% in July from 10.1% in June due to the expiration of previous incentives. Poland and the Czech Republic remained among the least electrified markets, with BEV shares of 4% and 7.5%, respectively.

Chris Heron, secretary general of E-Mobility Europe, emphasized the importance of stable and predictable government policies to maintain the growth of the European EV market in 2026. So far this year, approximately 1.5 million BEVs have been registered across Europe, representing a 30% increase from the same period in 2025, signaling the continued momentum of Europe's transition to electric mobility.