Group 1 - The European automotive market is experiencing a "dual" situation, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) holding a market share of only 15.4%, while hybrid vehicles (including HEVs and PHEVs) dominate with a share of 43.3% as of May 2025 [1] - The performance of BEVs varies significantly by country, with Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands leading with growth rates of 43.2%, 26.7%, and 6.7% respectively, while France saw a decline of 7.1% [1] - In terms of year-on-year growth for May 2025, BEVs increased by 25%, HEVs by 16%, and PHEVs experienced a strong growth of 46.9% for the third consecutive month [1] Group 2 - Despite the rapid growth of new energy vehicles, it is insufficient to offset the decline in traditional fuel vehicles, highlighting a significant gap between the current BEV market penetration and the EU's 2035 zero-emission target [2] - Key bottlenecks include inadequate charging infrastructure, with fewer than 1,000 public charging stations suitable for heavy trucks across Europe, slow adoption of megawatt-level fast charging, and the high cost of electric vehicles compared to fuel vehicles [2] - As EU carbon emission regulations tighten, automotive companies face increased pressure to reduce emissions, which may force them to accelerate their transition to electric vehicles, reshaping the competitive landscape of the European automotive market [2]