Sales of electric vehicles are increasing in the EU. Poland is still below the average

Saturday, Feb 28, 2026

Gazeta Wyborcza

Electric vehicle adoption varies across EU nations, showing rapid growth in some countries despite infrastructure challenges.

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The electric vehicle (EV) market is growing significantly across Europe, though adoption rates vary widely by country. Poland has seen massive growth, with nearly 240,000 electric vehicles on its roads as of late 2025, led by over 132,000 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), experiencing the fastest historical growth rate in the Polish market despite ending subsidy programs and lagging behind European averages. Romania’s EV adoption has also increased substantially, with nearly 50,000 electric cars on its roads, featuring a high percentage of locally produced Dacia Spring models. Greece saw record sales in 2023, supported by government incentives like the Moving Electric program, though overall market penetration remains low due to infrastructure and price barriers. Spain experienced growth between 2016 and 2022, but faces challenges balancing EV purchases with high-speed charging station installation. In contrast, Germany saw a sharp decline in registrations following the end of its subsidy scheme. Across several regions, including Romania, Poland, Greece, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia, and Slovakia, there have been substantial increases in new EV registrations between 2018 and 2023. Overall, EVs constitute 17.4% of the total fleet across the EU as of 2023, with Germany, France, and the Netherlands leading in recent sales figures.

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