Battery-electric vehicles account for close to a quarter of new passenger car registrations in EU
Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 22.7% of new passenger car registrations in the EU during the first nine months of 2026,…
Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are powered wholly or partly by electricity rather than conventional internal combustion engines, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are playing an increasingly important role in the transition to low-carbon transport. As battery technology, charging infrastructure and renewable electricity continue to develop, electric vehicles have become a key component of corporate decarbonisation strategies and national climate policies.
SustainabilityOnline provides coverage of the latest electric vehicle developments, including EV technology, battery innovation, charging infrastructure, automotive sustainability, transport decarbonisation and evolving regulatory frameworks. We explore how businesses are electrifying vehicle fleets, investing in charging networks, reducing transport emissions and responding to changing consumer demand and sustainability legislation. We also examine developments in battery supply chains, critical minerals, renewable energy integration, circular economy initiatives and the role of electric mobility in achieving net zero targets.
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Most drivers that have switched to electric vehicles have no plans to go back
European consumers that have made the switch to electric vehicles do not plan to ‘go back to the sound of…
Plug-in hybrids generate more emissions than previously thought
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) boast real-world emissions at around six times their official CO₂ figures, new analysis from Transport…
Global EV sales rose 17% month-on-month in September
Global sales of electric vehicles totalled 2.15 million in September 2026, a 17% increase month-on-month, according to new data from…
Groups call on EU governments not to delay ETS2
Close to 50 companies, industry associations and civil society organisations have called on European governments to finalise the transposition of…
Misinformation about EVs shaping Australian consumers’ perceptions
Misinformation about the safety, cost, range and environmental impacts associated with electric vehicles is increasingly influencing Australian consumers’ perceptions, a…
Affordable electric car models have seen a surge in sales this year
Sales of battery-electric cars priced below €25,000 are expected to increase sevenfold in Europe in 2026, compared to 2024, according…
Second-hand EVs retain more value than industry claims: T&E
Electric vehicles retain their value better than the leasing industry claims, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E)….
Electric trucks now cheaper to operate than diesel in six major EU markets
Electric trucks deliver a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than their diesel equivalents in six of the EU’s nine…
Battery electric vehicles set to grow to 30% of global automotive production
Battery electric vehicles are set to grow to 30% of global automotive production over the next five years, up from…