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October 20, Fineko/abc.az. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales across 17 major European markets jumped 70.3% year-on-year in September to reach 300,202 units, capturing a 32.6% market share. High fuel prices, subsidies, and affordable new models drove the boom.

Year-to-date EV sales in Europe rose 38.1% to 1.98 million units. Germany led in volume with 88,724 units (34.6% share), while France recorded 65,243 units (41.7% share). Norway maintained its global lead with an electric market share of 98.8%. Conversely, adoption lagged in Czechia (11.2%), Italy (7.6%), and Poland (6.2%).