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EU Car Sales: EV Dominance or Hybrid Hangover?
3 Feb
Summary
- New EU plans could see EVs at 85% of sales by 2035.
- Alternatively, non-electric vehicle sales might reach 50%.
- T&E criticizes the proposed 90% CO2 cut as a green policy retreat.
The European Commission has proposed a revised CO2 emissions reduction target for new cars, aiming for a 90% cut from 2021 levels by 2035, rather than a complete ban on combustion engines. This proposal has drawn criticism from clean transport advocacy group T&E, which views it as a significant retreat from earlier green policies.
T&E's analysis suggests that under these new plans, electric vehicles (EVs) might account for anywhere between 15% and 85% of new car sales by 2035. The group warns that allowing continued sales of high-emission internal combustion engine cars could lead to non-EV sales reaching up to 50%.
The Commission claims its proposals will support EV sales and save automakers billions, freeing up resources for innovation. However, T&E counters that the revised targets could result in higher CO2 emissions between 2025 and 2050 compared to existing regulations.
