PZPM - ACEA - EU registrations results of PC - FEBRUARY 2026
New car registrations: -1.2% in February 2026 year-to-date; battery-electric 18.8% market share
In February 2026 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations fell by 1.2% compared to the same period last year, easing the challenging start to the year witnessed in January. The battery-electric car market share reached 18.8% YTD, highlighting the continued potential for further growth. Hybrid-electric vehicles lead as the most popular power type choice among buyers, with plug-in hybrids consolidating their position in the market, underlining the importance of a technology-neutral pathway to decarbonisation.
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