EV Sales In Europe Grow As New Car Market Shrinks - CleanTechnica

In January 2026, new car registrations in Europe declined by nearly 4 percent compared to the same month in 2025, with 799,625 new cars registered versus nearly 832,000 previously. Despite this overall market shrinkage, battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales grew significantly, accounting for 19.3 percent of new car sales, up from 14.9 percent a year earlier. Sales of fully gasoline-powered cars dropped sharply by 28.2 percent, with major markets like France, Germany, Italy, and Spain experiencing steep declines. Diesel car registrations also continued to fall, down 22.3 percent, capturing just 8.1 percent of the market. BEV sales showed varied performance across European countries. France and Germany, the two largest markets, saw increases of 52.1 percent and 23.8 percent respectively, while Belgium and the Netherlands experienced declines. Other countries such as Denmark, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Croatia, Lithuania,