Understanding a market as diverse and complex as the European Passenger Car & Light Commercial Vehicles Markets requires comprehensive insight.
Our latest market research study combines passenger car registrations from 30 European countries with Dataforce’s own market knowledge from more than 25 years of experience to provide the best summary of everything you need to know about the European car market with focus on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
“SUVs again with an all time high making up 58% of new passenger car registration in the EU 30 private Market in 2024”
The EU PC LCV Report 2025 delivers an in-depth analysis of the European automotive market, highlighting current trends and forecasting future developments. The study covers key metrics such as new registrations by fuel type, top brands and models, vehicle segments, and market channels.
Gain a detailed understanding of the different channels – including Private and True Fleet Market – with data on new car registrations by fuel type, the share of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by country, and the top 10 brands and models. It also includes insights into the evolution of Rent-A-Car and Dealer/Manufacturer channels within the EU, along with a detailed forecast up to 2030 by market channel and fuel type.
This year, two versions of the study are available:
- Passenger Cars (PC): Covers the total market with a specific focus on the Private Market and the Relevant Fleet Market.
- Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV): Covers the total market with a primary focus on the Relevant Fleet Market.
Together, these reports provide a comprehensive and strategic overview for all stakeholders and decision-makers in the European automotive industry, offering valuable insights into the current landscape and future outlook of both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
Table of Contents:
EU Passenger Car Report 2025
Chapter 1: Market Overview
- Overview: European PC market
- Fuel Types, Market Channels and Vehicle Segments in Registrations
Chapter 2: Year 2025: Developments so far and Preview
- Year 2025: New Registrations Year to Date Jan-April
- Current Developments and Model Releases
- Trends of the European Automotive Market in the next years, Including Forecast until 2030
- Influencing Factors on Registration Development
Chapter 3: Private Market
- New Registrations, by Fuel Type – Including Forecast until 2030
- BEV Share of 2024 Registrations by Country
- Top 10 Brands/Models in 2024, Market Leaders by Country
- Vehicle Segments in Registrations 2020-2024
Chapter 4: True Fleet
- New Registrations, by Fuel Type – Including Forecast until 2030
- BEV Share of 2024 Registrations by Country
- Top 10 Brands/Models in 2024, Market Leaders by Country
- Vehicle Segments in Registrations 2020-2024
Chapter 5: Other Market Channels
- New Registrations including Forecast until 2030 in the Rent-a-Car and Dealer and Manufacturer Channels
EU Light Commercial Vehicle Report 2025
Chapter 1: Market Overview
- Overview: European PC market
- Fuel Types, Market Channels and Vehicle Segments in Registrations
Chapter 2: Year 2025: Developments so far and Preview
- Year 2025: New Registrations Year to Date Jan-April, Upcoming Developments and Releases
- Development of the European Automotive Market, Including Forecast until 2030
- Influencing Factors on Registration Development
Chapter 3: True Fleet
- New Registrations, by Fuel Type – Including Forecast until 2030
- BEV Share of 2024 Registrations by Country
- Top 10 Brands/Models in 2024, Market Leaders by Country
- Vehicle Segments in Registrations 2020-2024
Chapter 4: Other Market Channels
- New Registrations in the Private, Rent-A-Car and Dealer/Manufacturer Channels
- Including Forecast until 2030
Excursion: European HCV market
- Development of the European LCV Market
- Top Brands and Models
- Registrations 2022-2024, by Market Channels, by Fuel Type
