Climate change poses challenges for the electric vehicle (EV) transition, particularly due to extreme weather affecting battery performance. However, advancements in battery technology are improving EV reliability. Sales of electric cars in the EU surpassed petrol vehicles for the first time in December 2025, despite a decline in petrol car registrations. Studies indicate that newer EV batteries are more resilient to temperature-related degradation compared to older models, although disparities exist in different regions.