https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-ev-sales-hit-record-in-pivotal-year-for-affordable-cars-study-showsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-ev-sales-hit-record-in-pivotal-year-for-affordable-cars-study-showshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-ev-sales-hit-record-in-pivotal-year-for-affordable-cars-study-shows#u108205Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:15:25 +0000Electric vehicles have outsold gasoline and diesel vehicles in Europe for the first time, achieving record sales figures in 2026. A new study shows that the market expansion is fueled by an influx of affordable models entering the market, helping carmakers comply with strict European Union targets. Battery electric vehicles reached a 30% market share during a record sales month, while battery electric vehicles account for 1 in 5 new cars in the European Union overall. Overall, electric vehicles captured 31.7% of European car sales, outpacing purely gasoline-fueled vehicles at approximately 21.