Germany, hit by bad economic news in recent weeks, led a drop in European car sales last month as demand for electric vehicles cratered.

Germany’s electric-vehicle market plunged last month, leading a broader decline in Europe that’s left carmakers calling on Brussels to reconsider key climate targets.

Europe-wide, EV market share has shrunk to 14 percent in the region through August, down from just over 15 percent as government incentives fall away in a range of countries and consumers battling high living costs shy away from purchasing expensive EVs.