EU electric car registrations jump nearly 63% as Chinese brands gain ground

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Electric car registrations in the European Union surged by nearly 63% in August 2026 compared to last year, driven by record-high fuel prices. Despite overall growth, German car manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with rising competition from Chinese brands.

New electric car sales jumped by nearly two-thirds in August 2026 compared to their levels last year as fuel prices hit fresh records in the European Union. But German carmakers struggle to benefit from a broader recovery of the EU car market.