# European car market: electric at 22.7% and hybrids at 36% in 2026

> Electric car sales continue to rise in Europe, with a market share of 22.7% over the first nine months of 2026, while hybrids reach 36% in the EU and electric cars 23% according to the published series. Manufacturer, brand and model rankings for August, September, the third quarter and the first half of 2026 confirm the market dynamic. Sub-events also signal strong disparities between markets and models, particularly in Germany, as well as gaps in electric sales volumes by European country.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 11 events involving Dacia, in Allemagne, followed from 30 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 15 articles from 7 sources (sales and market); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 22:58.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Sales and market
- Countries: Allemagne
- Brands: Dacia
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 20:15
- Updated: 7 November 2026 at 22:58
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/341-european-car-market-electric-at-22-7-and-hybrids-at-36-in-2026

## National stories (4)

- Germany — 1 country-specific event, 2 articles
- United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles

## Sources by country and language

- United Kingdom: 5 articles, 1 outlets
- United States: 4 articles, 2 outlets
- Italy: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- Germany: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (6), Spanish (3), Italian (3), German (2), unknown (1)

## Timeline (11 events)

### 30 October 2026 — [Electric Market Share Reaches 22.7% in Europe Through September](https://mecapress.com/events/1193-electric-market-share-reaches-22-7-in-europe-through-september.md)

Electric car sales continue to grow in Europe, with a market share of 22.7% over the first nine months of the year.

2 sources, 2 articles · Not located

### 31 October 2026 — [European car sales ranking for August 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/1038-european-car-sales-ranking-for-august-2026.md)

Ranking of manufacturers by sales on the European market for August 2026.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

### 31 October 2026 — [Mid-2026 automobile sales ranking in Europe](https://mecapress.com/events/1223-mid-2026-automobile-sales-ranking-in-europe.md)

Ranking of manufacturers by car sales in Europe for the first half of 2026.

2 sources, 2 articles · Not located

### 1 November 2026 — [European countries where electric cars sell the most](https://mecapress.com/events/2738-european-countries-where-electric-cars-sell-the-most.md)

A ranking of European countries by volume of electric car sales has been published.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

### 1 November 2026 — [EU: hybrids at 36% and electrics at 23% of the automotive market in 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/1746-eu-hybrids-at-36-and-electrics-at-23-of-the-automotive-market-in-2026.md)

In the European Union market, hybrid powertrains account for 36% of sales and electric vehicles 23%, showing an increase.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

### 2 November 2026 — [Electric car market records a record quarter with clear disparities](https://mecapress.com/events/2193-electric-car-market-records-a-record-quarter-with-clear-disparities.md)

An analysis of the electric car market in 2026 reports a record quarter and strong disparities between markets and models.

1 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne

### 4 November 2026 — [EU auto market in 2026: electric vehicles at 21.7% share](https://mecapress.com/events/4263-eu-auto-market-in-2026-electric-vehicles-at-21-7-share.md)

According to European automotive market data for 2026, electric cars account for 21.7% of registrations in the European Union.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

### 6 November 2026 — [European car sales: country-by-country review for September and the third quarter of 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/6006-european-car-sales-country-by-country-review-for-september-and-the-third.md)

Analysis of new car sales by European country for September and the full third quarter of 2026.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

### 6 November 2026 — [Ventes de voitures électriques par pays en Europe au troisième trimestre 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/5812-ventes-de-voitures-electriques-par-pays-en-europe-au-troisieme-trimestre-2026.md)

Publication des statistiques de ventes de voitures 100 % électriques par pays européen pour le troisième trimestre 2026.

1 sources, 2 articles · Not located

### 7 November 2026 — [Classement des constructeurs et marques automobiles les plus vendus en Europe au troisième trimestre 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/6011-classement-des-constructeurs-et-marques-automobiles-les-plus-vendus-en-europe.md)

Publication du classement des constructeurs et des marques les plus vendus sur le marché automobile européen au troisième trimestre 2026.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

### 7 November 2026 — [Europe : marques et modèles les plus vendus en septembre 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/6397-europe-marques-et-modeles-les-plus-vendus-en-septembre-2026.md)

Classement des marques automobiles et des dix modèles les plus vendus en Europe au mois de septembre 2026.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

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