Europe’s electric car awakening, is it finally here?
Electric car sales soar over 30% in the EU amid a 50% drop in Tesla deliveries.
This edition of The Mobility Week in Review explores key developments shaping the industry, including the rise of electric car sales in Europe, challenges in the flying taxi sector, France’s push for domestic e-bike manufacturing, enhanced in-flight internet across Europe, new Wallbox partnerships in the UK, and rumors surrounding Tesla’s potential stake in Nissan.
Without further ado, let’s dive in!
🦾 EU EV sales jump 34% in January, securing 15% market share
The first signs of change are starting to stir in the European Union’s electric car market... Or at least, that’s what the latest ACEA data suggests. In January 2025, sales of new battery-electric cars surged by 34% year-over-year, reaching 124.341 units and securing a 15% market share. Three of the four largest markets in the region, which together represent 64% of all battery-electric car registrations, posted strong double-digit growth: Germany (+53,5%), Belgium (+37,2%), and the Netherlands (+28,2%). In contrast, France experienced a slight decline of 0,5%.