Battery-electric car registrations up by 14.8% in Europe

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, MAY 22 - According to Acea, the European Union car market grew by 13.7% in April 2024, with 913,995 new registrations, driven by strong increases in all major markets: Spain (+23. 1%), Germany (+19.8%), France (+10.9%), and Italy (+7.7%). In April 2024, battery-electric vehicle registrations increased by 14.8% to 108,552 units, with their market share remaining stable at around 12%. France and Belgium experienced significant increases of 45.2% and 41.6%, respectively, while Germany remained stable (-0.2%). From January to April, 441,992 new battery-electric vehicles were registered, representing a 6.4% increase over the previous year. (ANSA).