
Europe’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 70% in September, Grabbing 30% Market Share
Europe’s EV sales soared 70% in September, reaching around 30% of all new car registrations, as automakers and policymakers accelerate the shift to electric mobility.
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Latest business news, analysis and developments related to Battery Industry, with a focus on Europe, Latin America and cross-Atlantic business.
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Europe’s EV sales soared 70% in September, reaching around 30% of all new car registrations, as automakers and policymakers accelerate the shift to electric mobility.

Luxury automakers are accelerating the rollout of high-performance EVs and EREVs as rising fuel prices shift consumer preferences away from traditional models.

Stellantis is partnering with Chinese automakers to share factory capacity and invest in battery production, aiming to keep its European plants open amid the shift to electric vehicles.

VoltR's €22 million round, backed by French government funds, highlights the growing role of public investment in Europe's sustainable energy transition.

A Spanish-Argentine research team has unveiled a zinc-air battery design that raises power output by 80%, with implications for renewable energy storage.

Revolta AG has secured €264,200 in EU funding to develop a sodium-ion home battery designed for renters, as Germany's new grid regulations reshape energy storage.

Atlas Critical Minerals' Malacacheta project in Brazil now holds South America's biggest graphite resource, strengthening Brazil's role in the battery metals supply chain as global demand for graphite accelerates.

Italian manufacturer Bertolotti showcased its e² Formula battery shunting locomotive at InnoTrans 2026, marking a step forward for sustainable urban rail and highlighting growing adoption of battery technology in European metro systems.

Shell and FAW have partnered to develop electric semi truck batteries using immersion-cooling technology, aiming to boost safety and performance in a fast-evolving market.

German battery manufacturer Varta AG has filed for insolvency under self-administration, marking another setback for one of Europe's best-known battery producers. The company says operations will continue while it restructures its business, highlighting the growing challenges facing Europe's battery industry amid intensifying global competition.

The new facility in Chile highlights the growing role of battery energy storage systems in supporting renewable power expansion across Latin America and strengthening energy security.

Growing global demand for battery materials is driving renewed interest in Argentina's lithium sector, where major players are looking to accelerate development and expand production capacity.

The project could strengthen Brazil’s position in global battery supply chains and help meet growing demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage industries.

Argentina’s energy champion YPF and Tesla are exploring a strategic collaboration that could reshape the country's energy landscape. The discussions focus on electric vehicle charging networks and battery storage systems, two sectors expected to become central pillars of Argentina’s energy transition and its integration into global clean-technology value chains.

The Spanish clean energy company strengthens its Latin American expansion with new non-recourse financing for Monte Águila, reinforcing Chile’s role as a strategic hub for solar power and battery storage.