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Electric car sales in Europe jump 41 percent

Original: Electric car sales in Europe up 41 percent in the first half of 2026

Electric car sales in Europe rose 41 percent in the first half of 2026, according to figures reported by Notebookcheck. The sharp increase points to accelerating adoption of battery-electric vehicles across European markets, driven by expanding model ranges, falling prices and stricter emissions rules. The growth is being discussed as a sign the EU's shift away from combustion engines is speeding up despite earlier concerns about slowing demand.

Why now: New sales figures show a surprisingly strong surge in European EV demand in early 2026.

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• Electric car sales in Europe up 41 percent in the first half of 2026 · Notebookcheck

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