BRIEFLY: EV Sales Data For Germany, Sweden, UK & more | 16 Feb 2026
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European EV markets are accelerating, with plug-in vehicles making up 35% of new car sales in Germany, nearly 70% in Sweden, and 44% in the UK by December 2025. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) dominate these markets. Tesla faces a steep sales decline in Europe, halving over two years, while Genesis expands its EV lineup in France. Amazon's Rivian fleet grows to 30,000 electric vans, aiming for 100,000 by 2030. Stellantis plans to reintroduce diesel in Europe despite tightening emissions rules. Suzuki launches the EVitara in Australia, and Volkswagen faces ongoing Dieselgate legal challenges in France. The episode also highlights EV logistics centers and production updates.
It's EV News Briefly for Monday 16 February 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.
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GERMAN PLUG-IN SHARE HITS 30% IN 2025 https://evne.ws/4aXFlr1
SWEDEN PLUGINS RISE AS THE MARKET SHRINKS https://evne.ws/4tKdDoW
UK PLUG-IN SHARE HITS 34.6% IN 2025 https://evne.ws/4cAHw4Y
TESLA’S EUROPEAN JANUARY SALES HALVE IN TWO YEARS https://evne.ws/46bCUP4
GENESIS ENTERS FRANCE WITH EV-ONLY RANGE https://evne.ws/4rSJyC0
AMAZON’S RIVIAN VAN FLEET TOPS 30,000 https://evne.ws/3ZKmo4L
DHL OPENS EV LOGISTICS HUB IN SLOVAKIA https://evne.ws/4tJTzmQ
RIVIAN SETS R2 PRODUCTION FOR Q2 2026 https://evne.ws/3MyDO1q
STELLANTIS BRINGS DIESEL BACK ACROSS EUROPE https://evne.ws/4qMloIx
SUZUKI LOCKS IN E VITARA SPECS FOR AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/4riLIei
VOLKSWAGEN ORDERED TO FACE FRENCH CRIMINAL TRIAL https://evne.ws/4kRHRCz
EV
"Everything EV in less than five minutes. If you haven't got time for the full podcast, let's get you up to speed."
An EV is a car that runs on electricity instead of gas. It uses batteries to power the motor and doesn't need fuel like regular cars.
EV stands for Electric Vehicle, a car powered entirely or primarily by electricity stored in batteries rather than traditional gasoline or diesel engines.
plug-in hybrid
"And it's about two-thirds, one-thirds in favor of BEVs. In Sweden, it's almost 70% of the market is plug-in vehicles in December 2025. And again, BEVs outnumber plug-in hybrids by about two to one."
A plug-in hybrid is a car that can run on both gas and electricity. You can charge its battery by plugging it in, so it can drive some distance using only electricity.
A plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) combines a gasoline or diesel engine with an electric motor and a rechargeable battery that can be charged via an external power source, allowing it to run on electric power alone for limited distances.
BEV
"And it's about two-thirds, one-thirds in favor of BEVs. In Sweden, it's almost 70% of the market is plug-in vehicles in December 2025. And again, BEVs outnumber plug-in hybrids by about two to one."
A BEV is a car that runs only on electricity stored in its battery. It doesn't use any gas or diesel at all.
BEV stands for Battery Electric Vehicle, which is a type of electric vehicle powered solely by batteries without any internal combustion engine.
EV market share
"In fact, it was about 35% of the market was pure Bev at the end of last year here in the United Kingdom."
EV market share means how many cars sold are electric compared to all cars sold.
EV market share refers to the percentage of electric vehicles, including BEVs and hybrids, sold or registered in a particular market compared to all vehicles.
Tesla
"Tesla's data came out as well. They've really got a problem to solve in Europe."
Tesla is a company that makes electric cars and is very popular for that.
Tesla is a leading American electric vehicle manufacturer known for popularizing BEVs and advancing electric vehicle technology.
Genesis G80
"Genesis has entered France with only EVs. GV60, GV70 and G80, that's the big saloon, following on from Italy."
The Genesis G80 is a fancy mid-size car made by Genesis. It's comfortable and has lots of nice technology, and can run on gas or electricity.
The Genesis G80 is a luxury mid-size sedan, often referred to as a saloon, known for its comfort, technology, and premium features, available in both gas and electric versions.
Genesis GV70
"Genesis has entered France with only EVs. GV60, GV70 and G80, that's the big saloon, following on from Italy."
The Genesis GV70 is a small luxury SUV made by Genesis. It can be powered by gas or electricity and has lots of modern features.
The Genesis GV70 is a luxury compact SUV from Genesis, available in both traditional internal combustion and electric versions, known for its upscale design and technology.
BMW M3
"... has entered France with only EVs. GV60, GV70 and G80, that's the big saloon, following on from Italy. ..."
The BMW M3 is a fast and sporty car made by BMW. People like it because it drives really well and is fun to drive. It's often talked about when comparing old-style cars to new electric ones.
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, known for its sporty handling and powerful engines. It's significant as a benchmark in the sports sedan segment, often discussed in relation to performance and driving dynamics. In the context of EVs entering markets like France, the M3 represents the traditional internal combustion performance car contrasting with the shift to electric vehicles.
Genesis GV60
"Genesis has entered France with only EVs. GV60, GV70 and G80, that's the big saloon, following on from Italy."
The Genesis GV60 is a fancy electric SUV made by Genesis, which is Hyundai's luxury car brand. It runs fully on electricity and has lots of nice features.
The Genesis GV60 is an all-electric luxury SUV from Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand, representing their entry into the electric vehicle market with a focus on premium features and performance.
electric delivery vans
"A few days ago, Amazon's Rivian fleet now tops 30,000 EVs. That's electric delivery vans."
Electric delivery vans are trucks that run on electricity and are used to deliver packages and goods. They are cleaner and cheaper to run than gas trucks.
Electric delivery vans are commercial vehicles powered by electricity used for transporting goods, offering benefits like lower emissions and reduced operating costs compared to traditional fuel vans.
electric vans
"But either way, that's a lovely number of electric vans to be delivering your parcels that you've ordered online."
Electric vans are like regular delivery trucks but run on electricity instead of gas. They help deliver packages without polluting the air.
Electric vans are commercial vehicles powered entirely by electric batteries instead of traditional internal combustion engines. They are increasingly used for parcel delivery and urban logistics due to their zero emissions and lower operating costs.
EV centers of excellence
"DHL supply chain have these things called EV centers of excellence. They've opened their 20th one. I didn't know about these. This one's in Slovakia, but they have them all over the world in China and the USA and Mexico and South Africa. And the OEMs can do testing there. It's a massive facility that covers logistics and inbound and outbound"
EV centers of excellence are special places where companies work on making electric cars better and making sure everything runs smoothly when they build and deliver them.
EV centers of excellence are specialized facilities where electric vehicle manufacturers and partners conduct testing, development, and logistics operations. These centers support the advancement and deployment of electric vehicles by providing resources for quality control and supply chain management.
Q4 earnings call
"Rivian have set a bit more concrete details on R2 production on their Q4 earnings call."
A Q4 earnings call is a meeting where a company talks about how much money it made in the last part of the year and what it plans to do next.
A Q4 earnings call is a quarterly conference call where a publicly traded company discusses its financial performance for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, often providing updates on production and sales.
Rivian R1S
"...aced by their other vehicles, about 42,000 of the R1s and the vans. So it's going to be a slow ramp of ..."
The Rivian R1S is a big electric SUV that can go off-road and has lots of nice features. It's made by a newer company trying to make electric cars for people who like adventure. They are slowly making more of these cars as they get started.
The Rivian R1S is an all-electric SUV known for its off-road capabilities and luxury features. As one of Rivian's flagship models, it represents the company's push into the electric vehicle market with a focus on adventure and utility. Its production ramp-up is gradual, reflecting the challenges new EV manufacturers face in scaling up.
electric car
"Currently sell you an electric car in Europe."
An electric car is a car that runs on electricity from batteries, not gasoline or diesel fuel.
An electric car is a vehicle powered entirely or primarily by electricity stored in batteries, instead of using a traditional internal combustion engine.
diesel
"But Stellan's going to reintroduce diesel, not going to slow down EV,"
Diesel is a type of fuel and engine that some cars use instead of gas, often giving better mileage but with different pollution rules.
Diesel refers to a type of internal combustion engine that uses diesel fuel, known for better fuel efficiency and torque compared to gasoline engines but facing stricter emissions regulations.
Evitara
"...00% bev target by 2030. Suzuki are locking in the EVitara for Australia. Two specs, a 49 kilowatt hour pack..."
The e Vitara is a small SUV made by Suzuki that runs only on electricity. It has a battery that stores power to make it go, and Suzuki plans to sell it in places like Australia to help reduce pollution.
The Suzuki e Vitara is an all-electric version of the popular Vitara SUV, featuring a 49 kWh battery pack. It is part of Suzuki's strategy to meet 100% battery electric vehicle targets by 2030, with specific models planned for markets like Australia. The e Vitara combines Suzuki's compact SUV appeal with electric mobility.
Suzuki EVitara
"Suzuki are locking in the EVitara for Australia. Two specs, a 49 kilowatt hour pack or a 61 kilowatt hour pack. I like the little EVitara. It's a great looking vehicle."
The Suzuki EVitara is a small SUV that runs on electricity and comes with different battery sizes to go farther or shorter distances.
The Suzuki EVitara is an electric version of Suzuki's popular compact SUV, offering different battery pack options for varying range and performance.
Volkswagen
"Once again, Volvo or sorry, Volkswagen ordered back to court. This time, a French criminal trial date of that could be set for 2027"
Volkswagen is a big car company from Germany that makes many kinds of cars. They got into trouble because some of their diesel cars cheated on emissions tests.
Volkswagen is a major German automotive manufacturer known for producing a wide range of vehicles from economy cars to luxury models. The brand was involved in the Dieselgate scandal, which affected its reputation and led to legal actions.
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