In Denmark, almost 70% of new cars sold are electric vehicles.

Omissions

• The MEP did not specify a time period. The most recent full-year data available at the time of the session (2025) shows 68.5%, which matches the claim. However, more recent Q1 2026 data shows an even higher BEV market share of around 80%, meaning the MEP's figure actually understates the current trajectory.
• The claim refers specifically to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), not plug-in hybrids. The EAFO data confirms this definition is correct for the stated figures.
• The MEP cited no source for the figure. The data originates from the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO), an official European Commission body.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) — European CommissionIn 2025, Denmark registered 184,602 new passenger cars in total, representing a 6.6% increase over 2024. Of these, 126,505 were electric, equivalent to a 68.5% BEV market share.
• SecondaryICCT — International Council on Clean TransportationIn the first five months of 2025, EVs made up 66% of new car registrations in Denmark; among new passenger car registrations, 64% were battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).