Europe's EV sales hit record as North American market falls 44%

Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating sharply in Europe while the U.S. and Canada face a significant contraction, shifting the global EV market's center of gravity away from North America.

First covered Oct 15, 2026 · 4:01 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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26d Electrek Europe’s EV sales soar as North America drops 44% – here’s the catch — Europe’s EV sales just posted a record September, as global market growth shifts toward Europe and beyond its largest established markets. more…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-16 (#3)

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