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Sales of fully electric cars surpassed those of petrol-only vehicles in the European Union for the first time ever in December 2025.

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Video. Petrol or electric? Which type of car do Europeans prefer?

Updated: 02/02/2026 - 11:49 GMT+1

Whether motivated by climate concerns or generous subsidies, European drivers are changing how they buy cars. Electric and hybrid models are surging across the bloc, but which countries are powering ahead and why?

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