Europe's EV sales jumped 51% in July 2026 to nearly 288,000 registrations, pushing BEVs to a record 26% market share — even as Tesla's sales fell 36% year-over-year that same month. The growth is being driven by cheaper new models (like the Skoda Elroq and Renault 5), rising fuel prices, and a flood of Chinese brands, which now capture over 11% of the market, proving Europe's EV boom no longer hinges on Tesla.
