CleanTechnica•22 days ago
Europe EV Sales — Record Month!
Key Takeaway
The rapid growth of EV sales in Europe signals a significant and accelerating increase in electricity demand, requiring substantial grid infrastructure upgrades and new generation capacity.
AI Summary
- •European EV sales hit a record in December, with 453,000 plugin vehicles registered, including 327,000 BEVs.
- •BEVs now represent 28% of the European market, indicating a rapid and accelerating shift in transportation electrification.
- •This surge in EV adoption signals a substantial and growing increase in electricity demand, requiring significant investment in grid infrastructure, generation capacity, and charging solutions.
- •For IPPs and developers, this creates opportunities for new generation projects, grid services (e.g., V2G), and charging infrastructure development.
- •Large power consumers should anticipate growing grid stress and potential price volatility, necessitating strategic energy management and infrastructure planning.
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Article Content
BEVs reach 28% market share! EVs had another strong month in Europe, with a record 453,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in December, blasting through the previous record set three years before, 412,000 units. Of those 453,000 units registered in December, 327,000 of them were BEVs, with pure electrics ... [continued] The post Europe EV Sales — Record Month! appeared first on CleanTechnica .