Electric car sales in Europe increase by 51% due to high oil prices
2026-04-20 15:47:31
TiranaPost
Sales of electric cars in Europe have increased significantly, marking a 51% increase in March. The main reason is the increase in gasoline and oil prices, linked to recent developments from the war in Iran.
According to data, about 224 thousand electric cars were registered in March, while in the first three months of the year the number reached 500 thousand, which is 33.5% more than a year ago.
Interest in these cars has grown across Europe. The Nordic countries lead the way:
Norway with 98% of new cars electric;
Denmark with 76%;
Finland with about 50%.
These countries have progressed faster thanks to high wages, subsidies, and good charging infrastructure.
Other countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Poland have also recorded significant growth, around 40% at the beginning of the year.
In Italy, although the market is still weak, sales rose by 65% in March. While in France there was a 50% increase, helped by support schemes for lower-income families.
In general, rising fuel prices seem to be pushing more and more people to switch to electric cars.
