In the first quarter of 2025 The Volkswagen group sold over 150,000 electric carscompared to 74.4 thousand In the same period last year, the car manufacturer informed on Wednesday. This is a clear signal that the demand for electric vehicles on the Old Continent is growing.
Volkswagen goes against the tide
The overall sales of all types of Volkswagen cars also increased, despite the fact that, according to the data of the European Car Manufacturers Association, the overall sales of cars on the Old Continent fell. According to the ordering group for brand vehicles Volkswagen, both with only electric, hybrid and combustion drive, increased in Western Europe by 29 percent. compared to last year.
Detailed data on the sale of your cars Volkswagen It is to present on Wednesday.
Electric cars gain the market and Tesla is losing
According to the data of the European Car Manufacturers Association, the sale of electric vehicles on batteries in Europe has increased significantly this year. New EU emission goals and the introduction of new models drive demand after years of slow growth.
Meanwhile, in the first quarter of 2025, the sale of Tesla in France and Sweden fell to levels that have not been seen since 2021. In March, Tesla sold 37 percent in France less cars than a year ago. At the same time, sales in Sweden fell by 64 percent, and in Denmark by 66 percent.
Source: Reuters
