Key facts at a glance
- Timeframe & scope: Rankings below reflect Europe H1 2025 (Jan–Jun) registrations across 28 markets (EU + EFTA + UK), using JATO Dynamics data.
- Market pulse: Battery‑electric cars reached ~15.6% share in the EU through July 2025 YTD (1.01 million BEVs registered). Hybrids remain higher, but BEVs continue to grow. ACEA
- Big movers: Newcomers Kia EV3, Renault 5, and Škoda Elroq vaulted straight into the top 10 as production ramped.
- Group dominance: Volkswagen Group places 5 models (ID.4, ID.7, ID.3, Elroq, Enyaq) in the top ten.
- Expert signal: “March was a momentous month for BEV registrations in Europe,” notes Felipe Muñoz (JATO), adding later that EV sales “need to grow much faster” to move the overall market. JATO
Europe’s 10 best‑selling electric cars ( 2025)
| Rank | Model | H1 2025 registrations | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model Y | 68,801 | –33% |
| 2 | Volkswagen ID.4 | 40,335 | +38% |
| 3 | Tesla Model 3 | 39,864 | –33% |
| 4 | Volkswagen ID.7 | 38,113 | +573% |
| 5 | Volkswagen ID.3 | 37,421 | +29% |
| 6 | Kia EV3 | 35,023 | New |
| 7 | Renault 5 E‑Tech | 34,206 | New |
| 8 | Škoda Elroq | 34,076 | New |
| 9 | Škoda Enyaq | 32,806 | +38% |
| 10 | BMW iX1 | 31,337 | +27% |
Source: JATO Dynamics 2025 model ranking (28 European markets). Figures compiled by best‑selling‑cars.com.
Deep‑dive: each top seller’s core technical data
How to read this: For each model, we list the powertrain/battery configurations most commonly sold in Europe in 2024–25, WLTP range, charging, performance, and dimensions/capacity where reliably published. WLTP varies by wheel/tire, trim and options. Figures come from manufacturers’ EU sites/press kits and the EV Database where official pages omit details.
1) Tesla Model Y (compact SUV)
- Batteries / drive: RWD (single‑motor), AWD (dual‑motor).
- WLTP range (indicative): ~500 km (RWD “Juniper”); Performance variant now advertised around ~580 km WLTP in EU markets. EV Database
- DC fast charging: ~175 kW peak (RWD); Tesla does not publish full curves for all trims. AC 11 kW. EV Database
- Performance: RWD 0–100 km/h 5.9 s; top speed 201 km/h (RWD). EV Database
- Size & utility: L/W/H 4,790/1,982/1,624 mm; wheelbase 2,890 mm; cargo 854–2,138 L, frunk 117 L; 1,600 kg braked towing (typical EU rating). EV Database
2) Volkswagen ID.4 (compact SUV)
- Batteries / drive: 52–77 kWh usable; RWD/ AWD (APP550 motor update). Volkswagen Newsroom
- WLTP range (MY24–25 Pro): up to 574 km (TEL); 517 km (TEH). EV Database
- DC / AC charging: Up to 175 kW DC (AWD); 135 kW (RWD); 11 kW AC. Volkswagen Newsroom
- Performance (Pro RWD): 210 kW, 0–100 km/h 6.7 s, top 180 km/h. EV Database
- Size & utility: L/W/H 4,584/1,852/1,631 mm; boot 543–1,575 L. Volkswagen Newsroom
3) Tesla Model 3 (midsize sedan)
- Batteries / drive: RWD (LFP), Long Range AWD (“Highland” update).
- WLTP range: Long Range AWD up to 629 km (official WLTP); RWD ~520–554 km WLTP depending on market/wheels. EV Database
- DC / AC charging: Up to 250 kW DC Supercharging (variant‑dependent); 11 kW AC typical. Tesla
- Performance (LR AWD): 0–100 km/h ~4.4 s. EV Database
4) Volkswagen ID.7 (large fastback / tourer)
- Batteries / drive: 77 kWh or 86 kWh net; RWD (Pro/Pro S) and AWD GTX. Volkswagen Newsroom
- WLTP range: Up to 709 km (Pro S, 86 kWh). Volkswagen Newsroom
- DC / AC charging: Up to 200 kW DC (86 kWh); 175 kW on 77 kWh; AC 11 kW. Volkswagen Newsroom
- Notable: VW demonstrated 941 km on a single charge in a controlled efficiency run (beyond WLTP). Volkswagen Newsroom
5) Volkswagen ID.3 (C‑segment hatch)
- Batteries: 52/59/79 kWh (net). WLTP combined: 240–369 mi (≈ 386–594 km). Volkswagen UK
- Performance: 0–62 mph 5.7–8.2 s (model‑dependent). Volkswagen UK
- Charging: Plug & Charge available; AC up to 11 kW; DC peaks vary by battery (typ. 120–170 kW on larger packs). Volkswagen UK
6) Kia EV3 (compact SUV, new entrant)
- Batteries: 58.3 kWh (Std) or 81.4 kWh (Long Range). Single‑motor FWD. Kia
- WLTP range: Up to ~375 mi (≈ 603 km) on Long Range. kiapressoffice.com
- DC / AC charging: ~128 kW DC (10–80% ≈ 30 min); 11 kW AC; V2L 3.6 kW. EV Database
- Performance (LR): 0–100 km/h ~7.7 s; top 170 km/h. EV Database
7) Renault 5 E‑Tech electric (B‑segment hatch, new entrant)
- Batteries / motors: 40 kWh (90 kW) or 52 kWh (110 kW); FWD. Renault UK
- WLTP range: Up to ~410 km (larger battery; official communications list 400–410 km). Renault Media
- DC / AC charging: Up to 100 kW DC (52 kWh) / 80 kW (40 kWh); 11 kW AC; towing rated ~500 kg. Renault UK
- Performance: 0–62 mph ~9.0 s (90 kW); ~7.9 s (110 kW). stablevehiclecontracts.co.uk
8) Škoda Elroq (compact SUV, new entrant)
- Batteries / drive: 52/59/77 kWh; RWD or AWD (“85x”). Power 125–220 kW. cdn.skoda-storyboard.com
- WLTP range: 377–574 km depending on variant. Škoda Storyboard
- DC / AC charging: 145–185 kW DC (variant‑dependent, 10–80% in ~24–28 min); 11 kW AC. cdn.skoda-storyboard.com
- Performance: 0–100 km/h 9.0–5.4 s. cdn.skoda-storyboard.com
9) Škoda Enyaq (compact‑midsize SUV)
- Batteries / drive: 60 (≈ 63 kWh net) and 85 (82 kWh net); RWD or AWD (“85x”). Latest update boosts efficiency and power (85: 210 kW). cdn.skoda-storyboard.com
- WLTP range (MY25): Up to 582 km (Enyaq 85) / 591 km (Coupé 85). cdn.skoda-storyboard.com
- DC / AC charging: Up to 175 kW DC; 11 kW AC. cdn.skoda-storyboard.com
10) BMW iX1 (premium compact SUV)
- Batteries / drive: 64.8 kWh usable; eDrive20 (FWD) or xDrive30 (AWD). BMW UK
- WLTP range: ~259–293 mi (≈ 417–472 km) depending on version/wheels. BMW UK
- DC / AC charging: 130 kW DC (10–80% ≈ 29 min); 11/22 kW AC (market‑dependent onboard charger). BMW UK
- Performance: 0–62 mph 8.6 s (eDrive20); 5.6 s (xDrive30). BMW UK
Why these 10 are winning in 2025
- Broader, fresher line‑ups: The influx of all‑new EVs (EV3, R5, Elroq, ID.7) gave buyers more choice at lower and middle price points—exactly where adoption accelerates. JATO’s Felipe Muñoz highlights the growing pull of BEVs even as Tesla’s volumes oscillate with model changeovers. JATO
- Faster charging & efficiency gains: VW Group’s MEB upgrades (APP550 motor, improved software and 175–200 kW DC peaks) and Škoda’s MY25 tweaks deliver tangible real‑world time savings. Volkswagen Newsroom
- Policy support remains uneven but positive overall: EU‑level data show BEV share still rising despite volatility in individual countries and months. ACEA
Expert view: “EV sales need to grow much faster to have a genuine impact on the wider European car market,” says Felipe Muñoz, Global Analyst at JATO—underscoring both the progress and the headroom left for growth. JATO
Model‑by‑model source notes (for further reading)
- Sales ranking & YoY deltas (H1 2025, 28 markets): JATO / best‑selling‑cars.com.
- Market context (EU BEV share 2025): ACEA monthly updates. ACEA
- Tesla Model Y: EV‑Database (2025 RWD “Juniper” WLTP/charging & dimensions); performance‑variant WLTP cited via recent EU launch coverage. EV Database
- VW ID.4: VW Newsroom (high‑efficiency drive; DC peaks), EV‑Database (MY24–25 Pro specs). Volkswagen Newsroom
- Tesla Model 3: EV‑Database (Highland LR WLTP), Tesla regional configurators/specs (WLTP headline & Supercharging). EV Database
- VW ID.7: VW Newsroom (77/86 kWh, up to 709 km WLTP, 200 kW DC; efficiency run). Volkswagen Newsroom
- VW ID.3: VW UK (battery options, WLTP span, trims). Volkswagen UK
- Kia EV3: Kia UK/spec & press office (battery sizes, WLTP up to 375 mi); EV‑Database (DC ~128 kW, V2L). Kia+2kiapressoffice.com
- Renault 5: Renault media & UK spec pages (40/52 kWh batteries, 80–100 kW DC, WLTP up to ~400–410 km). Renault Media
- Škoda Elroq: Škoda Storyboard (tech sheet & DC charging); official model page (range span). cdn.skoda-storyboard.com
- Škoda Enyaq: MY25 press kit (range improvements, power). cdn.skoda-storyboard.com
- BMW iX1: BMW UK tech data (range bands, 130 kW DC, 11/22 kW AC, dimensions). BMW UK
Methodology & caveats
- Sales: We use H1 2025 model‑level BEV registrations aggregated by JATO Dynamics across 28 European markets (EU + EFTA + UK). Individual monthly snapshots can temporarily reshuffle rankings; half‑year totals smooth those swings.
- Specs: WLTP figures are type‑approved ranges for specific trims/tyres and may differ from real‑world outcomes, weather, and road speeds. DC fast‑charge “peaks” are hardware limits; actual charging follows a power curve. We cite official EU sites/press rooms and neutral aggregators (EV‑Database) where OEMs don’t publish full curves. EV Database
