Electric vehicle sales in Europe dropped in March despite the EU's push to ban petrol and diesel vehicles by the mid-2030s. Overall figures show a stall in EV sales despite the ban on new internal combustion engine cars by 2035.
Key Points
Electric vehicle sales in Europe dropped by 11.3% in March
Germany, Europe's largest economy, saw a 28.9% plunge in EV demand
Overall EV sales have stalled despite EU's plans to ban internal combustion engine cars by 2035
Major automakers like Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla reported falling EV sales
Tesla experienced its first annual drop in deliveries since the start of the pandemic in 2020
Pros
EU's push towards banning petrol and diesel vehicles can lead to a cleaner environment in the long run
Cons
Decline in EV sales may indicate challenges in consumer adoption and skepticism about the long-term viability of EVs