Registrations of new battery electric cars (BEVs), which reflect sales volume, increased by 29.4%. compared to the same period last year, reaching almost 560 thousand. pieces in the first quarter – we read in Reuters. In March alone, over 240,000 were registered. such vehicles, which means an increase of 51.3%. compared to March 2025 These data come from a report by the E-Mobility Europe organization and the New Automotive research company.
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Poland among the drivers of growth
The agency explains that last year the 15 analyzed markets were responsible for 94%. all electric car sales in the European Union and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Chris Heron, Secretary General of E-Mobility Europe, emphasized the importance of the March sales increase. As he stated, “This is one of Europe's greatest recent energy security achievements, in a month when oil dependence has become a real weakness.”
The largest increases in BEV sales were recorded in five key markets: in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Poland. In these countries, according to Reuters, sales increased by over 40%. compared to last year. According to estimates, in March electric cars accounted for 21.2 percent. all new registrations in the EU and EFTA.
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Sales increase also in Great Britain
The agency points out that a separate New Automotive report, published in April, shows that the UK, which is Europe's second-largest electric car market, has also seen significant growth. The number of BEV registrations in the first quarter increased there by 12.8%, which was supported by rising fuel prices. In March, electric cars accounted for 22.5%. all new cars sold in the country.
