Insights

This episode unpacks the latest update from EV Volumes’ forecasting team. Listen now for key insights into new EV sales in Europe, alongside projections for the region’s big five markets. Which factors could most affect sales of electric models in the future?

May delivered another month of growth for the EU new-car market. But while electric vehicle (EV) sales remained strong, some larger markets saw weaker results. Autovista24 content specialist James Roberts assesses the latest data. In May, 955,013 new cars were registered in the EU, according to the latest ACEA data. This equated to a 3.2% […]

Austria’s new electric vehicle (EV) market was previously supported by purchase subsidies. But without their help in 2026, are other incentives sustaining demand? Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journalist, reviews the market. Purchase subsidies can be a major driver in boosting EV sales. This is especially true within the private sector. Austria’s EV market has previously benefited […]

As Europe’s major new-car markets approach the second half of 2026, how did they fare in May? Which ones are on track for success in 2026? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus reveals all in the Automotive Update podcast. Is the French new-car market becoming reliant on one powertrain? Will the UK meet its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) […]

The online portal for Germany’s new electric vehicle (EV) incentives opened in May. This came as the powertrain group bolstered the overall new-car market, while internal-combustion engine (ICE) models struggled. Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journalist, analyses the impact of incentives. The German new-car market narrowly managed its fourth month of consecutive year-on-year growth in May. Registrations […]

A leading light in Europe’s new-car market landscape, Spain, witnessed a rare downturn in May. As electric vehicle (EV) incentives continue to be formalised, is there any cause for concern? Autovista24 content specialist James Roberts assesses the latest data. Spain’s new-car market recorded a year-on-year decline in May, the first such fall since December 2025. […]

Propelled by consumer demand, the EU’s new-car market grew again in April. Additionally, the bloc is seeing increased electric vehicle (EV) uptake, disrupting the powertrain dynamic. Autovista24 content specialist James Roberts investigates the latest data. In April 972,314 new passenger cars took to the EU’s roads, according to the latest data from ACEA. This marked […]

Italy’s new-car market surged forward in April, as electrified vehicles continued to provide momentum. More generally, other powertrains, sales channels, and even individual brands prospered. Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journalist, reviews the figures. In April, a total of 155,145 new cars were registered in Italy, a rise of 11.6% year on year. According to ANFIA data, […]