"More people are choosing to go electric in Europenot necessarily because they care about the environment, but because it makes sense to do so, and it brings little compromise. Even in 2025, a year marked by the pullback of incentives and slower demand growth, the continent's EV sales rose. But countless challenges lie ahead for the likes of Volkswagen, BMW, Renault and beyond. From Chinese competition to a charging arms race, here's what defined Europe's 2025 in the electric vehicle worldand what to expect in 2026 and beyond."
"The expansion of public charging networks has made it remarkably easy to find an available, working charger. It's so much easier to charge today than it was even three years ago and the numbers back this up. The European Commission reports that there are now more than 1 million chargers in the European Union. The statistic doesn't include Switzerland and Norway, which aren't part of the EU, but they do have expansive public and private charging networks."
Electric vehicle adoption in Europe increased in 2025 as buyers prioritized practicality and minimal compromise over primarily environmental motives. Public charging infrastructure expanded significantly, with the European Commission reporting more than one million chargers in the EU and strong networks in Norway and the Netherlands. Fast-charging technology and 800-volt platforms reduced long-distance charging friction, making EVs comparable to combustion cars for many drivers. Several countries reduced or removed incentives, yet plug-in vehicle sales still grew markedly through November. Major OEMs face intensifying competition from Chinese automakers and a fast-evolving charging and technology race that will shape 2026 and beyond.
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