EU car sales rise by 10% in September

Passenger car registrations in the European Union rose 10.0% year-on-year to 888,672 units in September 2025, accelerating from a 5.3% increase in August and marking the third consecutive month of growth.

The rebound was largely supported by the introduction of new models across several brands, which helped boost consumer demand amid gradually improving supply conditions.

All four of the EU’s largest auto markets recorded solid gains: Spain surged 16.4%, Germany climbed 12.8%, Italy rose 4.2%, and France posted a modest 1.0% increase.

Analysts noted that continued government incentives for low-emission vehicles and easing production bottlenecks contributed to the sector’s positive momentum.

In the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment, registrations jumped 20.0%, reflecting growing consumer adoption and expanding charging infrastructure.

The strongest performances came from Spain (+59.7%) and Germany (+31.9%), while France also saw a healthy 11.2% gain. However, the Netherlands recorded a 3.3% decline, suggesting some market saturation following a strong first half of the year.

Year to date, total EU car registrations are up 0.9%, signaling a gradual recovery in the region’s automotive industry.

BEV sales have increased 13.1% to 1.3 million units, capturing a 16.1% share of the EU market—a milestone that underscores the sector’s accelerating shift toward electrification despite economic headwinds and uneven demand across member states.