--- title: "Hybrids Surpass Petrol Cars in EU New Car Sales for the First Time" description: "Historic shift in the European automobile market, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) outsold petrol-powered cars for the first time in September 2024" author: "Tulsi Malviya" published: 2024-10-23 updated: 2024-10-24 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/4060/hybrids-surpass-petrol-cars-in-eu-new-car-sales-for-the-first-time category: "automobile industry" tags: ["electric vehicle", "auto-mobile", "cars", "Automotive Technology"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Hybrids Surpass Petrol Cars in EU New Car Sales for the First Time For the first time in the European car market, hybrid [electric vehicles](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3601/xiaomi-unveiled-first-electric-vehicles) (HEVs) outsold petrol-powered cars in monthly sales. The latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) shows that [hybrid cars](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/102951/what-are-hybrid-cars) make up 32.8% of all new car registrations in September 2024. Key highlights: - **Hybrid cars** **made up** **32.8%** of new EU car sales in September 2024, surpassing **[petrol cars](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3497/will-electric-cars-replace-petrol-cars) at 29.8%**. - **New car registrations** in the EU **declined by 6.1%** compared to the previous year. - **Battery-[electric vehicle](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2275/starting-price-for-the-mercedes-benz-eqe-electric-vehicle-is-76-050) (BEV)** sales **increased by 9.8%** in September. - **Petrol car sales dropped by 17.9%**, with **[diesel cars](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/47861/can-provide-a-few-of-the-pros-cons-for-cng-lpg-diesel-cars-and-what-criterias-we-can-keep-in-mind-to-decide-among-the-three-options)** accounting for only **10.4%** of the market sales. - **[Consumer preferences](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/107929/break-down-the-recent-trends-in-consumer-preferences-and-behavior)** are shifting toward **hybrid cars**, viewing them as more [sustainable](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23400/how-to-build-sustainable-homes) and cost-effective. In September 2024 hybrid vehicles became the top choice in the EU automotive market, showing a shift in consumer preferences. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), hybrid vehicles now account for 32.8% of new registrations, while petrol cars have dropped to 29.8% in September. This rise in sales reflects the [growing popularity](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/42552/how-would-you-explain-the-results-of-the-growing-popularity-of-the-automobile-in-the-u-s-during-the-1920s) of hybrids as a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective option among many European customers. Despite this increase in hybrid sales, the overall number of new car registrations in the EU fell by 6.1% in September 2024. France (-11.1%), Italy (-10.7%), and Germany (-7%) were among the major markets that saw significant drops. Petrol car sales also fell by 17.9%, with the biggest declines in France and Italy, showing a shift toward more eco-friendly alternatives. Diesel cars, which once dominated the market, now represent only 10.4% of total sales. Meanwhile, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales grew by 9.8% in September 2024. But, sales of BEV volumes have decreased by 5.8% over the year, which may be due to changes in green incentive policies and competition from other manufacturers. Plug-in hybrids saw an even larger drop of 22.3% in the same month. As the demand for hybrid vehicles continues to grow, meeting Europe’s [sustainability](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/114579/sustainability-is-survivability) goals will require continuous support and proper infrastructure. The future of the [automotive industry](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303104/the-future-of-technology-in-the-automotive-industry) in Europe looks promising, but it will need to adapt to these changing preferences of consumers and challenges. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/4060/hybrids-surpass-petrol-cars-in-eu-new-car-sales-for-the-first-time Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.