EU EV sales surge 73% in September, petrol/diesel demand slumps

Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the EU rose 73% year-on-year in September, lifting their market share to 22.7% for the first nine months, while petrol and diesel demand declined. The shift reflects accelerating consumer adoption and regulatory pressure, though the sustainability of the pace depends on charging infrastructure and policy support. This trend has implications for automakers, oil demand, and emissions targets.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works