The latest analysis by Mobility Portal Data on the most sold electric cars in Europe during May 2025 reveals a key trend: range is no longer the primary purchasing criterion.
In May 2024, the best-selling electric vehicle in Spain was the Tesla Model 3, offering a range of 629 km.
Twelve months later, that position was taken by the Citroën ë-C3, with a range of just 320 km. This shift represents a 49% year-on-year reduction in the range of Spain’s top-selling model.
Tesla and Kia: Leaders in Performance, But Not in Sales
Of the 25 vehicles surveyed in the study (some appearing in multiple markets), 13 exceed 500 kilometres per charge — that is, 52% of the total.
Nonetheless, five models offer less than 400 km, yet are still among the most popular.
The most notable case is the Citroën ë-C3, topping the sales charts in both Spain and France with just 320 km of range. In Poland, the Dacia Spring ranks second despite offering only 230 km.
Tesla, for its part, is the only brand present in all five countries analysed, with its Model 3 and Model Y offering 702 km and 622 km of range, respectively.
Despite technological advancements that have significantly extended the range of fully electric vehicles, the data reflect a shift in European consumer behaviour: battery capacity no longer dictates EV purchases.
Price, brand recognition, urban use, and local incentive policies are increasingly influential in the final decision.
At the same time, technological progress continues unabated. In just one year, the number of models with more than 600 km of range has doubled.
Spain: Best-Selling Model Halves Its Range
Despite the Citroën ë-C3 topping the rankings, the overall average range of the top five remained virtually unchanged — dropping only from 512 km in 2024 to 501 km in 2025.
This is explained by the introduction of models such as the Toyota BZ4X and Kia EV3, both offering 605 km. While they do not lead in sales, they help balance the rankings.
France: Preference for Domestic Brands
The French market continues to show a clear preference for domestic brands such as Renault, Peugeot, and Citroën, which dominate in terms of volume sold, though not always in maximum performance.
The Renault Scénic, with 625 km of range, delivers the best performance in this group, while the ë-C3 and Renault 5 — with 320 and 410 km, respectively — are among the most popular choices.
Italy: Three Models Above 400 km
Italy aligns with the regional average. The Tesla Model Y leads with 622 km, repeating its 2024 performance.
It is followed by models such as the Jeep Avenger (400 km) and the Citroën ë-C3 (440 km). Only the electric Ford Puma falls below the 400 km mark, offering 376 km.
Netherlands: Highest Average Range
The Dutch market records the highest average range per charge. All five top models exceed 480 km.
Noteworthy models include the Tesla Model 3 (702 km), Kia EV3 (605 km), Skoda Elroq (570 km), and Volvo EX30 (480 km), indicating a user profile with a stronger focus on technical performance.
Poland: The Sharpest Contrast
The Polish market features the widest disparity, with extremes such as the Model 3 (702 km) and the Dacia Spring (230 km). This 472-km difference between the two highlights the greatest range dispersion among best-sellers in a single country.
The top five in Poland also includes the Model Y, Kia EV3, and Kia EV6, with ranges between 546 and 622 km.
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