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Leon Poultney

It's official – EVs just outsold gas-powered cars for the first time in Europe, here are 3 reasons why

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  • Petrol car registrations dropped by 18.7% by the end of 2025
  • EVs surpassed petrol car sales in December last year
  • BYD had a particularly strong year in Europe

The latest sales figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association have revealed that battery electric vehicles outsold petrol cars in Europe for the first time in December last year, marking a milestone for the technology.

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