Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) were the most popular type of electric car across Europe in the first quarter of 2025, representing nearly **** percent of electric vehicle sales. BEV sales were at their highest in this first quarter of 2025.
Data prior to Q1 2019 includes the European Union and the European Free Trade Association. Data from Q1 2019 onwards includes the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the European Free Trade Association.
Data from Q2 2022 onwards was calculated by Statista based on values provided by the source, with the exception of Q1 2023, Q1 2024, and Q1 2025.
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