EU Electric Vehicle Exports Grow 10 Percent in 2025

The European Union expanded its trade in electric and hybrid vehicles during 2025, according to data released by Eurostat on October 13. Exports of these vehicles grew 10 percent to 64.7 billion euro, while imports rose 4 percent to 45.1 billion euro compared to 2024 figures.

Production within the EU reached 4.8 million hybrid or electric cars, representing nearly 40 percent of the 12.6 million total cars manufactured. The total production value for these vehicles was 139 billion euro, with full electric cars providing the highest value at 68 billion euro.

China remained the primary import partner, supplying 42 percent of all electric car imports, followed by South Korea and Japan. The United Kingdom served as the leading export destination, receiving 35 percent of electric car exports, followed by the United States and Norway.