The new EU passenger car market showed notable resilience, rising 5.7% year-to-date despite a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by persistently rising energy prices and geopolitical headwinds.
Demand for a range of electrified vehicles remained strong, particularly in major European markets, supported by buyer support measures and a broader model offering. Hybrid-electric vehicles ranked as the most popular powertrain choice among buyers, whereas battery-electric cars and plug-in hybrids accounted for 22.7% and 10.1% of the EU market, respectively.
New EU car registrations by power source
Up until September 2026, battery-electric cars secured a 22.7% share of the EU market, up from 16.1% a year earlier. Hybrid-electric car registrations captured 36.3% of the market, remaining the preferred choice among EU consumers. At the same time, the combined market share of petrol and diesel cars fell to 28.2%, compared with 36.9% a year earlier. (....)