EVs Take 65.7% Share In Sweden - Slowing Transition - CleanTechnica

In October 2025, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a 65.7% market share in Sweden, up from 62.2% a year earlier. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 36.2%, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) made up 29.5%. Despite this growth, the overall auto market declined 4% year-on-year to 24,078 units. The Volvo EX40 led BEV sales with 1,106 units, maintaining a strong position alongside competitors like the Volkswagen ID.7 and Kia EV3. While PHEV sales have steadily increased, the transition to BEVs is slowing, with combustion engine vehicles still holding a significant 23% market share. Year-to-date BEV volumes in Sweden are slightly higher than last year but remain about 10% below 2023 levels, indicating a deceleration in BEV adoption. Discussions around targeted support for lower-income rural households are ongoing but contingent on