Germany has suffered a “spectacular” drop in electric car sales as the European Union faces growing calls to delay its net zero vehicle targets.

EV deliveries in the region’s biggest car market, Germany, fell 69% during August, fueling a 36% drop across the region.

In the latest sign the EV revolution has slammed into reverse, just 92,627 battery-only powered cars were registered in the EU last month.

The EV market in Europe is facing a “continual downward trajectory,” according to ACEA. In August, EV sales dropped 43.9%, while the overall market fell 18.3% year-on-year. Automakers seek a smoother transition to zero-emission mobility amid sluggish EV demand.