Despite years of rapid growth, the electric car market in Europe seems to be experiencing a slowdown as drivers hold off on purchases, anticipating the arrival of better and more affordable models in the next two to three years. While fully-electric sales in Europe recorded a 47% increase in the first nine months of 2023, major automakers, including Tesla, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz, are striking a more cautious tone instead of celebrating the apparent success.