EV sales in the EU grow over 40 per cent in first half of 2026

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New ACEA data shows the European car market has seen growing consumer interest in electric vehicles, as motorists respond to spike in oil prices

Robust consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) helped underpin growth in Europe's car market, with sales of zero emissions models across the EU increasing by over 40 per cent in the first half of this...

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