Auto Market: Car Sales Surge 11.6% in September 2026
Electric Vehicles Surpass 31% Milestone Since January
In the first nine months of 2026, battery-powered fully electric vehicles accounted for 31.40% of passenger car registrations, marking a significant increase of over thirteen points compared to the 18.30% recorded a year earlier. In total volume, 387,345 electric passenger cars have been sold since January, compared to 216,622 during the same period the previous year. Hybrids, across all categories, make up 49.10% of the cumulative market share, with plug-in hybrids alone accounting for 5.80%. The average CO2 emissions (WLTP) stood at 88.8 g/km for the month.
VPs Drive the Market While Utilities Lag Behind
The 11.6% increase in passenger cars is also observed with a comparable number of working days. In stark contrast, light commercial vehicles declined by 9.9% year-over-year, to 27,119 units, with a similar decrease on comparable working days. Overall, the light vehicle segment grew by 7.8%, as the strength in passenger cars more than offset the decline in light commercial vehicles.
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