Electric vehicle sales continue to gain momentum worldwide, with a global increase of 3 percent in registrations of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid cars, according to a recent report from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. However, it's the European market that's truly accelerating, with a staggering 37 percent surge in new BEV and plug-in hybrid registrations. This significant growth in Europe is a major boost for the region's efforts to transition to cleaner, more sustainable transportation. As the world continues to shift towards electric vehicles, countries like Norway and the UK are leading the charge, but can other nations follow suit and capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly cars?


Registrations of new BEVs and plug-in hybrid cars rose 3 percent globally, with a 37 percent jump in Europe, data from consultancy Benchmark Mineral Intelligence showed.