Group 1 - The EU automotive market has experienced growth for the second consecutive month, with new car registrations in May increasing by 1.6% year-on-year [1] - The electric vehicle (EV) market in the EU saw a significant year-on-year growth of 27.2% in May, driven by strong consumer demand [1] - The market penetration of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid models is increasing, leading to a diversification in consumer brand preferences [1] Group 2 - The growth in new car registrations is primarily driven by sales of BEVs, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which accounted for 58.9% of passenger car registrations in May, up from 48.9% in May 2024 [2] - Stricter CO2 emission regulations implemented by the EU since the beginning of the year have prompted manufacturers to increase the availability of electric and hybrid vehicles [2] - Despite the overall growth in the EV market, Tesla's new car registrations in the EU fell by over 40% year-on-year, with 8,729 units registered in May [2] Group 3 - Major German automakers reported growth in new car registrations in May, with Volkswagen up 4.8% to approximately 263,800 units, BMW up 8.1% to 63,200 units, and Mercedes-Benz up 3.9% to 47,900 units [3] - Chinese manufacturers sold 65,000 vehicles in Europe in May, capturing a market share of 5.9%, attributed to a strategic focus on PHEVs and HEVs [3] - The surge in exports of Chinese PHEVs reflects rising global demand and competitive pricing and quality in the European market [3] Group 4 - The European EV market is recovering but faces challenges, including a projected demand for 8.8 million public charging stations by 2030, necessitating a significant increase in installation rates [3] - The European automotive industry is impacted by U.S. tariffs, leading to several companies retracting their 2025 profit forecasts [4] - The European Automobile Manufacturers Association anticipates a 1.9% recovery in automotive activity by 2026, although production levels will remain below those of 2019 [4]