Vehicles in Use

There are some 280 million motor vehicles in circulation on the EU's roads, that is more than one for every two Europeans.

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Average age of the EU motor vehicle fleet, by vehicle type

EU passenger cars are now on average 11.5 years old, vans 11.6 years, trucks 13 years and buses 11.7 years. Indeed, the motor vehicle fleet of the European Union keeps getting older year-on-year.

Vehicles in Use Average vehicle age Interactive Infographics Figures in Focus Passenger Cars Trucks, Vans, Buses Trucks Vans

Interactive map: Correlation between electric car sales and availability of charging points (update)

This interactive map visualises the correlation between the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) and the availability of charging infrastructure for all 28 EU member states.

Vehicles in Use Interactive Infographics Figures in Focus Environment and Sustainability Passenger Cars

Interactive map: Correlation between uptake of electric cars and GDP in the EU

This map visualises the correlation between the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) and GDP per capita for the 28 EU member states plus Norway and Switzerland.

Vehicles in Use Interactive Infographics Figures in Focus Environment and Sustainability Passenger Cars

Report: Vehicles in use - Europe 2018

The 2018 edition of ACEA’s ‘Vehicles in use’ report provides an extensive overview of the European motor vehicle fleet. Per country, it shows the number of vehicles in use for each segment – covering...

Vehicles in Use Report: Vehicles in Use Competitiveness, Market and Economy Passenger Cars Trucks, Vans, Buses

Trends in fuel type of new cars between 2016 and 2017, by country

In 2017, diesel’s market share fell from 49.9% to 44.8% of total passenger car registrations in the EU-15 compared to 2016. However, this drop was largely offset by an increase in petrol car sales. Petrol...

Vehicles in Use Passenger car fleet by fuel type Trends in New Car Registrations Fuel types of new passenger cars Interactive Infographics Figures in Focus Competitiveness, Market and Economy

Report: Vehicles in use - Europe 2017

The 2017 edition of ACEA’s ‘Vehicles in use’ report provides an extensive overview of the European motor vehicle fleet. Per country, it shows the number of vehicles in use for each segment – covering...

Vehicles in Use Report: Vehicles in Use Competitiveness, Market and Economy Passenger Cars Trucks, Vans, Buses

Trends in fuel type of new cars between 2015 and 2016, by country

Overall in 2016 49.5% of all new passenger cars registered in Western Europe ran on diesel and 45.8% on petrol, while hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) accounted for 2.1% of new cars, electrically chargeable...

Vehicles in Use Passenger car fleet by fuel type Trends in New Car Registrations Fuel types of new passenger cars Interactive Infographics Figures in Focus Competitiveness, Market and Economy

2015-2016 Automobile Industry Pocket Guide launched

Brussels, 16 June 2015 - The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association’s (ACEA) new Pocket Guide highlights the impact the automotive industry has on the European economy.

Competitiveness, Market and Economy General Press Releases Key Figures Economic and Market Reports Production Vehicles in Use Trends in New Car Registrations Trade Taxation ACEA News Passenger Cars Trucks, Vans, Buses

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