Automakers see electrification as the top priority, strategy survey says

Sales of battery-electric vehicles in Europe rose 30 percent to 328,376 during the first two months of the year, according to market researcher Dataforce. Three of the biggest winners have been the VW ID3 (shown), ID4 and ID7, with two-month sales gains of 140 to 800 percent. (VOLKSWAGEN)

March 26, 2025 04:00 AM

Sales of battery-electric vehicles in Europe rose 30% during the first two months, according to market researcher Dataforce. The VW ID3 (shown) was among the biggest gainers. (VOLKSWAGEN)

Electrification is the leading priority for most automakers, who are planning to invest heavily into new products and technologies, according to a Reuters survey.

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