Magazine date:
Feb 2023 
According to Jato, a firm specializing in automotive statistics, the number of 100% battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) registered in Europe has climbed by 29% to reach 1.56 million units by 2022.
Germany's Volkswagen is at the top of the list with 349 200 vehicles registered in 2022, representing a 22.4% market share. Tesla and Stellantis come second and third with 232 018 and 230 383 units respectively.
Top 15 registered electric cars in Europe
| BEV | Country | Number of vehicles registered in 2022 | 2021-2022 Evolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Germany | 349 147 | 15% |
| Tesla | United States | 232 018 | 38% |
| Stellantis | Netherlands | 230 383 | 31% |
| Hyundai-Kia | South Korea | 157 213 | 15% |
| Renault Group | France | 143 736 | 15% |
| BMW Group | Germany | 129 109 | 75% |
| Mercedes-Benz | Germany | 97 564 | 23% |
| Geely Group | Hong Kong | 78 856 | 122% |
| Marques chinoises | China | 61 508 | 129% |
| Nissan | Japan | 33 669 | -6% |
| Ford | United States | 25 390 | 9% |
| JLR | United Kingdom | 6 516 | -18% |
| Mazda | Japan | 5 917 | -47% |
| Toyota Group | Japan | 5 904 | 68% |
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