Drive to electric cars continues but Dacia Sandero overtakes Golf for Europe's top slot

However, SUVs recorded their highest ever monthly market share in Europe during July

Dacia Sandero is a five-door hatchback jointly produced by Romanian firm Dacia and its parent, Renault. Photo: PA

Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) hit their highest ever market share in Europe in June and July, while the Dacia Sandero beat the Volkswagen Golf as the highest-selling car across the continent last month.

Those are some of the findings from London-based motoring business intelligence firm Jato Dynamics, which analysed data from 26 markets across Europe.