Electric cars almost catch up with gasoline in Europe in the first half of 2026
Registrations of 100% electric cars surged by over 40% in the EU.
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Registrations of 100% electric cars surged by over 40% in the EU
5.9 million
Nearly 5.9 million new vehicles were sold, with a growing share for electric models
The fact
Nearly 5.9 million new vehicles were sold, with a growing share for electric models.
Gasoline remains dominant but is losing ground to the energy transition.
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Why it matters
Ce rattrapage marque une accélération de la transition énergétique dans le secteur automobile, un enjeu clé pour les objectifs climatiques européens et la compétitivité des constructeurs.