ACEA launches tracker to map Europe’s zero-emission transition

In a significant step towards supporting evidence-based policymaking in the drive toward zero-emission mobility, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has unveiled a new interactive tracker designed to map progress on key electrification metrics across the EU.

The tracker provides a dynamic and regularly updated overview of the most crucial indicators shaping Europe’s transition to zero-emission transport. These include new vehicle registrations, infrastructure deployment, existing vehicle stock, charging prices, and market segmentation across both passenger and commercial vehicles.

Policy makers, journalists, industry professionals, and other stakeholders can now access a single hub to evaluate how the shift to electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles is unfolding — or, in many cases, lagging behind targets.

“The transition to zero-emission mobility is evidently not picking up pace as fast as expected when ambitious targets were first set in a markedly different political context,” said Sigrid de Vries, Director General of the ACEA.

“Vehicle manufacturers are playing their part by supplying a diverse range of zero-emission vehicles, but we cannot shoulder this challenge alone. We developed this tool to provide an accurate and reliable picture on electrification and zero-emission uptake in Europe and help drive decision making that reflects the current sobering realities of the transition.”

Initial figures released alongside the tracker point to growing concern over Europe’s decarbonisation trajectory:

Battery-electric car market share declined in 2024 for the first time, dropping from 14.6% to 13.6% — a 6% decrease in units sold.
Charging infrastructure remains critically underdeveloped, with only 880,000 public charging points currently in the EU — just one-tenth of the 8.8 million needed by 2030.
Charging costs on public networks remain higher than running combustion-engine vehicles in most European countries, undermining the economic case for switching to electric.
Zero-emission trucks account for only 3.5% of the market, far short of the ~35% share needed by 2030 to meet CO₂ targets.
Heavy-duty infrastructure is virtually non-existent, with only a few hundred truck-suitable public chargers currently in operation. To meet climate goals, 35,000 such chargers and 2,000 high-capacity hydrogen stations must be in place by the end of the decade.

The launch of the tracker comes at a critical juncture as the EU re-evaluates its long-term climate strategy. It will feed into ongoing Strategic Dialogue discussions between the automotive industry and the European Commission, including recent proposals to provide short-term CO₂ compliance flexibility for light-duty vehicle manufacturers.

ACEA is calling for greater focus on creating the enabling conditions — from widespread charging networks to affordable energy pricing — needed to sustain the transition.

The ACEA Zero-Emission Tracker is publicly accessible and updated with the latest data. Users can explore regional variations, compare vehicle segments, and drill down into specific metrics to inform policy, reporting, and strategic decisions. Access the tracker at acea.auto/zero-emission-tracker