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Electric Vehicles Surpass Gasoline, Diesel in Europe for First Time

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28 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Micromobility

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

In September 2026, pure electric vehicles (EVs) in 31 major European countries surpassed the combined sales of gasoline and diesel vehicles for the first time, driven by high oil prices, government subsidies, and competitive pricing from Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

European car makers face an urgent shift as consumers turn to affordable Chinese EV models backed by subsidies, pushing you to rethink supply and pricing strategies immediately.

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