For the first time, fully electric cars have outsold petrol-only vehicles in the European Union, a clear signal that the region’s automotive transition is picking up real momentum. European brands are finally bringing competitively priced electric vehicles to market. China’s Rising InfluenceOne of the biggest forces reshaping the European EV landscape is competition from Chinese automakers. Electrified vehicles, battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid collectively accounted for 67% of all new registrations in December. With stricter emissions targets, improved EV affordability, and rising consumer confidence, electric vehicles are no longer a niche segment.