01/02/23 (Agence Europe) – The sale of electric vehicles in the EU rose by 28% in 2022, reports the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This figure represents almost 1.1 million electric vehicles, or 12.1% of new cars sold. This sales momentum comes at a time when interinstitutional negotiations are continuing on the issue of the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure (see EUROPE 13111/4). Two rounds of negotiations have already taken place between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the subject. For the time being, the two parties have managed to agree on various points, such as the scope of the text. However, discussions will need to continue on a number of issues, including levels of ambition and payment arrangements at charging points. As a reminder, this text is part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package, which foresees, among other things, the end of petrol and diesel car sales in the EU by 2035. (TM)