European Car Sales Rise in May, Led by Strong Demand for Electric Vehicles

New car sales across Europe increased in May, with fully electric vehicles driving much of the growth. Within the European Union alone, 955,013 passenger cars were sold during the month, reflecting a broad recovery in automotive demand across the continent. The surge in interest in battery-electric vehicles marks a continuing shift in consumer preferences as European governments and manufacturers push to accelerate the transition away from combustion engines, in line with EU climate targets.