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Preliminary Q1 2026 data from EAFO points to strong growth in battery-electric vehicle registrations across Europe, driven by major markets such as Italy, France and Germany. Explore the latest trends and download the full dataset.

EAFO has updated its portal with the latest available data as of 16 April 2026, supporting users with up-to-date insights on the transition to cleaner transport across the EU and beyond.

The results show that around four in five European consumers hold positive or neutral views of electric cars.

The latest EAFO webinar provided a comprehensive overview of alternative fuels market developments in 2025 and early signals for 2026. The recording and presentation materials are now available, offering key insights into vehicle markets, infrastructure deployment, and emerging trends across Europe.

France’s electric vehicle market showed strong growth in February 2026, with rising BEV market share and record electrification levels despite a declining overall car market. Policy support and fleet demand continue to shape market dynamics.

EAFO has updated its portal with the latest available data as of 17 March 2026, supporting users with up-to-date insights on the transition to cleaner transport across the EU and beyond.

EAFO will present the results of the Consumer Monitor 2025, a new EU-wide survey examining how drivers perceive electric cars and what factors shape their willingness to adopt them.

Europe’s electric vehicle market continued to expand in January 2026. Battery electric vehicles reached a 20% market share, while plug-in hybrids experienced particularly strong growth. Several new models entered the top rankings, reflecting increasing competition among manufacturers.

According to the latest Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) vehicle stock figures, Germany has for the first time crossed the two-million battery-electric vehicle (BEV) threshold in its passenger car fleet, reflecting rapid long-term adoption of zero-emission mobility.

Join the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) for an in-depth virtual event that reviews key developments in the alternative fuels market in 2025 and highlights early signals for 2026.

The German Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV), is preparing to roll out a substantial funding programme in 2026 to accelerate the electrification of bus fleets—building on previous successful subsidy rounds and aligning with climate and zero-emission targets.

The Latvian Government, through the Climate and Energy Ministry (KEM), has drafted a new support programme to continue co-financing electric and other low-emission vehicles for private buyers.