Citroën ë-C3 is in demand in Europe / Shutterstock
Sales of novel vehicles in Europe demonstrated a surge for the fourth successive month in October, signaling a persistent revival in the sector. Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) indicates that new vehicle registrations increased by 4.9% compared to the prior year, totaling 1.09 million units.
Delo.ua reports on this, citing information from the Bloomberg publication.
The primary factor driving this expansion was the encouragement of more budget-friendly electric models by automotive companies.
Main tendencies
Spain and Germany exhibited the most substantial growth among the key markets, while the UK and Italy showed stagnation.
Sales of electric vehicles have increased notably, spurred by a 40% surge in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. Registrations of entirely electric vehicles (BEV) have risen by almost one-third.
Despite the overall sales increase, automakers, including Volkswagen and Stellantis, are observing a slower pace of demand for fully electric models than anticipated, leading to the deceleration of some factories and the reduction of electric vehicle initiatives (as seen at Porsche, for example).
Among the European leaders, Renault (+11%), Volkswagen Group and BMW demonstrated considerable expansion. The Chinese automotive company BYD is intensifying its endeavors in Europe, more than trebling sales and surpassing Tesla, whose vehicle registrations, conversely, have decreased by 48%.
The market’s prospect
A wider array of more economical models, such as the Citroën ë-C3 city vehicle from Stellantis, is attracting customers. Nevertheless, manufacturers continue to seek enhanced flexibility from policymakers concerning stringent environmental regulations.
Car manufacturers are scheduled to engage with European Union representatives to deliberate potential modifications to Brussels’ strategy to prohibit the sale of new automobiles with internal combustion engines (ICEs) by 2035. While Germany is in favor of relaxing these regulations, Spain is resolute in maintaining them.
Despite persistent difficulties and escalating competition from Chinese manufacturers, spearheaded by BYD, analysts are projecting a rebound in sales for European automotive brands starting next year. Fresh subsidies for electric vehicles, expenditure initiatives, and a strategy assessment are anticipated to enhance the forecast for 2026 and 2027.
Electric vehicle demand in Ukraine
Electric vehicles enjoy substantial popularity in Ukraine. During October, Ukrainians registered close to 10,500 electric cars. The Lviv region constituted the most vibrant market, accounting for 1,635 registered vehicles, with 92% being previously owned.
Kyiv secured the second position with 1,252 registrations, where pre-owned vehicles accounted for 52%, while the Kyiv region ranked third with 850 electric cars, of which 65% were second-hand imports.
Concerning new electric vehicles, the Volkswagen ID.Unyx led the markets in Kyiv, the Kyiv region, and the Dnipropetrovsk region. Conversely, in the Lviv and Odessa regions, buyers more frequently selected the BYD Song Plus.
It is worth recalling that during the initial nine months of 2025, the Ukrainian vehicle pool was supplemented by approximately 56 thousand electric vehicles (BEV).
