EU Pure EV Market Share Hits 20.7% in H1 2026; France and Germany Registrations Up 62.9% and 48%
In the first half of 2026, new car registrations in the EU rose 5.7% year on year, with pure electric vehicles reaching 1.221 million units and a 20.7% market share, up from 15.6% a year earlier. Combined petrol and diesel share fell to 29.7% from 37.8%. France saw a 62.9% increase in pure EV registrations, while Germany rose 48%.
Europe's automotive industry is accelerating its shift to electric vehicles. In the first half of 2026, new car registrations in the European Union rose 5.7% year on year, with pure electric vehicle registrations reaching 1.221 million units and a market share of 20.7%, up from 15.6% in the same period of 2025. The combined market share of petrol and diesel vehicles fell to 29.7%, down from 37.8% a year earlier.
By country, France saw a 62.9% year-on-year increase in pure electric vehicle registrations in the first half of 2026, while Germany recorded a 48% rise.
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