Decreased commercial vehicle records in the European Union in H1 2025: ACEA report

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) revealed a 13.2 % decrease in the new European Union records, with the three largest markets contributed to the decline.

The German market witnessed the largest decrease, with a decrease of 14.7 % in the recordings. France and Italy also witnessed noticeable decreases of 12 % and 11.7 %, respectively. On the other hand, Spain increased 11.2 % in new Van records.

The truck sector was not better, with a 15.4 % decrease in new European Union truck records, which reach 155367 units.

The heavy truck sector was particularly affected, as it decreased by 14.5 % in the recordings, while the medium charger sector witnessed a decrease of 20 %.

All major markets, including Germany, France, Spain and Italy, have faced two percentage declines.

The bus sector also reported the low demand compared to the first half of the previous year, as a total of 18,123 units were registered.

Despite the total decrease in vehicle records, there are changes in fuel type preferences between buyers.

Diesel trucks are still driving the market but have witnessed a decrease in the market share from 84.3 % to 82 %, with 15.6 % decreased in recordings.

Gas gasoline trucks now have a 4.9 % stake after a decrease of 29.8 %.

Electric charging trucks their share in the market increased to 9.5 %, up from 5.8 % in the previous year. The hybrid trucks, although they grow by 7.1 %, remain a smaller part of the market with a 2.6 % stake.

The truck market is still dominated by diesel, with a 93.6 % stake despite a decrease of 15.4 % in the recordings.

Electrically detected trucks made gains, and now got a 3.6 % stake in the market, as the Netherlands showed a significant increase of 187.6 % in records in this category.

In the bus sector, the share of electric bus records increased from 16.4 % to 21.6 %.

Electrical hybrid buses decreased by 35.5 %, and diesel buses decreased, although they are still prevalent, to the market share by 64.7 %.

In a statement, ACEA said: “The first half of 2025 proved a challenge to the European Union’s commercial vehicle market, which is characterized by significant declines in registration in the main markets, amid a really difficult economic context.

“Despite the increase in the electricity share, the growth path is still not fast enough as the market absorption continues due to the near absence of the basic empowerment conditions.”

ACEA report also revealed 1.9 % decrease In the new European Union car records for H1 2025, compared to the same period last year.

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