Demand for electric cars across Europe is ‘on a continual downward trajectory’ after a ‘spectacular’ collapse in sales in Germany and France ... market share for battery electric cars in the EU sends an extremely worrying signal.’

Germany’s electric-vehicle market plunged last month, leading a broader decline in Europe that’s left carmakers calling on Brussels to reconsider key climate targets. EV deliveries in the region’s biggest car market fell 69% during August,

Germany has suffered a “spectacular” drop in electric car sales as the European Union faces growing calls to delay its net zero vehicle targets.

The EV market in Europe is facing a “continual downward trajectory,” according to ACEA. In August, EV sales dropped 43.9%, while the overall market fell 18.3% year-on-year. Automakers seek a smoother transition to zero-emission mobility amid sluggish EV demand.