On September 23, according to Dataforce data, new car sales from brands like BYD accounted for nearly 12% of the European market in August, with hybrid vehicles making up a quarter of sales and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounting for one-third. In August, demand for battery and hybrid vehicles increased by 27%, offsetting the impact of declining demand for fuel-powered cars. The growth in electric vehicles drove a 4.6% increase in the overall market.
