Economy
1/3 of cars sold in Europe in 2021 were either electric or hybrid, industry data shows
Share of conventional fuel types decreases last year compared to 2020, says Automobile Manufacturers Association
Gokhan Ergocun |
02.02.2022 - Update : 02.02.2022
ISTANBUL
More than one-third of passenger cars sold in Europe in 2021 were either hybrid or electrically chargeable vehicles, industry data showed on Wednesday.
The share of hybrid electric vehicles was 19.6%, up from 11.9% in 2020, European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) said.
The share of electrically chargeable vehicles was 18% last year, up from 10.5% when compared to 2020, it added.
Although conventional fuel types dominated the EU car market, their share decreased in 2021, accounting for 59.6% of all new registrations.
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