Digging Deeper Into EV Market Changes In Europe 2017–2025 - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica analyzes the evolution of the electric vehicle (EV) market in Europe from 2017 through the early part of 2025, focusing on sales data and market share among leading automakers. Over this period, the total EV market in the 13 covered European countries has grown rapidly, nearly tripling in size from 567,000 units in 2020 to an estimated 1.83 million units year-to-date in 2025. The Volkswagen (VW) Group has emerged as the dominant player since 2020, coinciding with the launch of its ID3 and ID4 models, consistently holding the largest market share, peaking at nearly 30% in 2025. Tesla, Renault-Nissan, Stellantis, and BMW have also been significant competitors, though Renault-Nissan and Tesla have seen declines in their market shares over time. Key takeaways include the remarkable acceleration of EV adoption in Europe, highlighting a major shift in leadership within the automotive