Europe

Electric car sales are on the rise – is coronavirus a turning point for the market?

Electric car sales are on the rise – is coronavirus a turning point for the market?

Despite a fall in overall new car sales, the rapid increase in the uptake of EVs is being witnessed across many markets.
Europe’s plug-in electric car market is surging past China

Europe’s plug-in electric car market is surging past China

Electric car subsidies in Europe have helped drive a surge in electric car sales, with the market now exceeding that of China. 
Renault Zoe tops Model 3 and VW e-Golf in Europe electric vehicle sales

Renault Zoe tops Model 3 and VW e-Golf in Europe electric vehicle sales

The Renault Zoe has proven the best selling electric vehicle in Europe for the first half of 2020, tripling sales from May as electric sales bounce back.
Tesla ramps up first V3 supercharger installations for Europe

Tesla ramps up first V3 supercharger installations for Europe

Tesla is ramping up installation of its V3 Superchargers, including in France, Germany, Norway, Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands.
The great new battery electric cars that Australia is missing out on

The great new battery electric cars that Australia is missing out on

European consumers can already choose from more than 60 different models, which will grow to more than 150 in a few years. In Australia, there is barely a handful of options.
Germany revolts against diesel, petrol cars to become biggest EV market in Europe

Germany revolts against diesel, petrol cars to become biggest EV market in Europe

Germany is now the biggest buyer of electric vehicles in Europe, surpassing previous market leader Norway as both diesel and petrol vehicle sales fall.
Tesla rival Lucid Motors opens reservations in Europe including UK

Tesla rival Lucid Motors opens reservations in Europe including UK

Saudi-backed electric car start-up Lucid Motors opens reservations for Lucid Air in Europe, including a right-hand drive version planned for the UK.
Electric vehicle sales surge in Europe by 50 per cent

Electric vehicle sales surge in Europe by 50 per cent

Electric vehicle sales on the up in Europe as diesel vehicle sales continue downward trend according to data issued by ACEA.