Car market: 149,341 registrations in October 2026, electric at 32.5% year to date
In October 2026, the passenger car market recorded a 7.0% increase year on year. Battery electric vehicles continue their breakthrough, with a cumulative market share of 32.50% since January, compared with 18.90% a year earlier.
Electric vehicles approach one-third of registrations since January
Since the beginning of the year, 100% battery electric cars have accounted for 32.50% of passenger car registrations, or 449,303 units, compared with 250,730 over the same period a year earlier. This growth has been accompanied by a strong presence of hybrid powertrains, which make up 48.60% of the cumulative market, including 5.90% for plug-in hybrids alone. Reflecting the restructuring of supply, several Chinese brands now feature in the Top 100 passenger car list, including BYD, M.G., XPENG and LEAPMOTOR. The average CO2 emissions of new vehicles stood at 88.8 g/km under the WLTP standard in October 2026.
Passenger cars drive the market, light commercial vehicles lag behind
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Passenger car registrations rose 7.0% on a raw basis and 11.9% adjusted for the number of working days, as October 2026 had one fewer working day than October 2025. The light commercial vehicle segment moved in the opposite direction, with 27,823 registrations, down 13.0% year on year (a decline reduced to 9.0% when adjusted for the number of working days). Overall, the light vehicle market (passenger cars and light commercial vehicles) totalled 177,164 units, up 3.3% year on year and 8.0% adjusted for the number of working days.
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Context
Period
Period: 9M 2026
Key reported figures
Revenue: 41 848 millions d'euros
Quarterly revenue: 41 848 millions d'euros
Revenue growth: 7,1 %
Guidance from the release
« Dans un environnement difficile, Renault Group confirme ses perspectives financières 2026 » ; « ces fondamentaux sont au cœur de futuREady et renforcent notre confiance dans l'atteinte de nos perspectives financières 2026 »
Risks mentioned
Dacia sales transition in product and powertrain cycle amid rapid acceleration of EV demand (-9.7% in 9M)
Competitive pressure from Chinese brands particularly in C-segment where Bigster competes
Challenging conditions in key Latin American markets with Argentina market down 19.2% and intense competition
Opportunities identified
Product offensive in H2 2026 with 100% electrified offer (New Megane E-Tech, Trafic Van E-Tech, Duster E-Tech hybrid)
Strong EV momentum: EV sales +84.7% in Q3, increasing Group EV mix to 25.8%
Mobilize Financial Services revenue growth +11.0% with average performing assets at €62.5bn (+5.0% YoY)
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