European Car Sales Rise in November 2025Brussels, 23 Dec 2025 (ONA) — New car registrations in Europe increased for the
fifth straight month in November 2025, driven by robust growth in battery
electric cars sales, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’
Association (ACEA) showed today.
Car registrations grew 2.1% year-on-year in November, compared to a
5.8% rise seen in October.
In November, battery-electric car sales surged 44.1% from a year ago.
Sales of plug-in hybrid advanced 38.4%, while those of hybrid
electric vehicles grew only 4.2%.
In contrast, petrol car sales plunged 21.9% and sales of diesel cars
declined 23.2%.
Between January and November 2025, new EU car registrations moved up 1.4%
compared to the same period last year.
Despite the recent positive momentum, overall volumes remained well
below pre-pandemic levels, ACEA said.
In the year-to-date period, battery-electric cars reached a market
share of 16.9%.
Although this was in line with projections, there is still room for
growth to stay on track regarding the transition to emissions-free
transport, ACEA said.
The lobby group noted that hybrid-electric vehicles are the most
popular power type choice among buyers, with plug-in hybrids
continuing to gain momentum.
Hybrid-electric car registrations captured 34.6% of the market in the
eleven months to November. Meanwhile, the combined market share of
petrol and diesel cars fell to 36.1% from 45.8% in the same period
last year.
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