Europe’s Aging Car Fleet Highlights Slow Electrification

Despite growth in new energy vehicles, Europe’s passenger car fleet remains old, with an average age of 12.7 years and wide disparities between countries (France: 11.5 years). Electrification is limited: fully electric vehicles account for only 2.3% of the fleet, and plug-in hybrids 1.4%. Only five EU countries exceed 5% electric penetration, led by Denmark. Combustion engines still dominate, accounting for nearly 88% of all cars in circulation.