Türkiye Rises to Third in Europe’s EV Market as Sales Skyrocket

Key Takeaways

Türkiye has become the fastest-growing electric vehicle market in Europe, ranking third in sales for August 2025.
From January to August, EV sales in Türkiye surged by 154.38%, totaling 119,640 units.
Tesla significantly contributed to this growth with 8,750 Model Y units sold in August alone, while its EU sales declined.

Türkiye’s EV Market Growth

Türkiye’s electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced remarkable growth, now ranking third in Europe as of August 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). A total of 177,290 electric cars were sold across Europe during the month, with Türkiye selling 17,480 units. This impressive figure places Türkiye ahead of established markets like France, Norway, and Belgium, marking a significant lead over prior standings, where it typically ranked fifth or sixth.

For the year-to-date, Türkiye’s EV sales have soared by 154.38% compared to the same period last year, achieving 119,640 units sold from January to August. This acceleration has positioned Türkiye fourth overall in Europe for EV sales during this timeframe. Germany continues to lead with 336,707 total sales, followed by the UK at 276,635 and France with 184,871, bringing the total number of electric cars sold in Europe to 1.65 million in the first eight months of the year.

August was particularly notable as Türkiye’s EV fleet expanded by 6.5%, growing from 291,775 vehicles in July to 310,668 at the month’s end. A large portion of this growth can be attributed to Tesla, which delivered 8,750 Model Y vehicles in Türkiye—a performance that far surpassed its sales across the rest of Europe, amounting to a total of 25,756 units for the first eight months.

Conversely, Tesla’s performance in the European Union has faced challenges, experiencing an eighth consecutive month of declining sales. In August, Tesla sales in the EU fell to 8,220 units, down 36.6% from the previous year.

In addition to Tesla, local manufacturer Togg has contributed to the rise of Türkiye’s EV segment, selling 21,070 cars between January and August. Togg recently launched its new fastback model, the T10F, at the IAA Mobility 2025 fair in Munich, starting preorders earlier this month.

Overall, the broader market for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Türkiye also saw growth, rising by 7.24% year-on-year from January to August, with passenger car sales increasing by 8.05% to 654,413 units. This robust expansion reflects Türkiye’s commitment to embracing electric mobility and innovation in the automotive sector.

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