{"id":66124,"date":"2026-01-27T17:52:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/887006851"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:52:59","slug":"automotive-petrol-and-diesel-cars-relegated-to-a-third-of-the-european-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/automotive-petrol-and-diesel-cars-relegated-to-a-third-of-the-european-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive: Petrol and diesel cars relegated to a third of the European market"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The transition to all-electric vehicles is accelerating. By 2025, sales of fossil fuel vehicles had fallen dramatically in Europe, representing only a third of registrations, compared to nearly half a year earlier. Conversely, electric and hybrid vehicles experienced marked growth, driving the entire market upward.<\/p>\n

Internal combustion engines in freefall, electric vehicles on the rise<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With a market share of only 35,5%, gasoline and diesel cars are seeing their dominance wane. Gasoline models, while still the majority among internal combustion engines, fell by 18,7%, to 2,88 million units. Their share thus dropped from 33% to 26,6%. Diesel continues its decline: down 24,2% in one year, representing only 8,9% of the market.<\/p>\n

The trend is particularly pronounced in France, where sales of gasoline-powered cars have plummeted by 32%, followed by Germany (-21,6%), Italy (-18,2%), and Spain (-16%). This decline coincides with the explosion in sales of electric vehicles, driven by the expansion of available options and government incentives.<\/p>\n

Electric and hybrid vehicles are becoming increasingly common.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The number of fully electric cars is projected to jump by nearly 30% in 2025, reaching 1,88 million registrations, representing a 17,4% market share (compared to 13,6% in 2024). The most dramatic increase was seen in Spain (+77%), followed by Germany (+43,2%). In France, growth remained more modest (+12,5%), but was part of a broader continental trend.<\/p>\n

Non-plug-in hybrids remain the best-selling powertrain in Europe, with 3,7 million vehicles, representing just over a third of the market. Plug-in hybrids, on the other hand, are growing even faster: a 9,4% increase in market share, with one million units sold. The only notable exception is France, where their sales have declined by 26%.<\/p>\n

2030 target: industry facing climate pressure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), these figures show a logical but still insufficient trend. By 2030, the share of battery electric vehicles will have to triple to meet CO\u2082 reduction targets. Otherwise, manufacturers will face severe penalties.<\/p>\n

Between market changes, new consumption habits and an increasingly restrictive regulatory framework, the electrification of the European car fleet now seems irreversible.<\/p>\n

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