BYD has reached 100,000 vehicle registrations in the UK less than three years after launching. The Chinese brand continues rapid expansion with new models and retail growth.
Nissan has surpassed 1.25 million electrified vehicle sales in Europe as it expands its EV lineup with the new LEAF, MICRA, Ariya, JUKE, and more.
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Skoda delivered 555,700 vehicles in the first half of 2026, with EV sales up 48.3%. The Elroq and Enyaq drove record electric growth as the brand ranked second in Europe.
EU new car registrations rose 5.7% in H1 2026 as EV demand accelerated. Battery-electric cars captured a record 20.7% market share while petrol and diesel sales declined.
Toyota Motor Europe reported a 113% increase in EV sales during the first half of 2026, with electrified vehicles accounting for a record 87% of total sales across Toyota and Lexus.
Mercedes-Benz reported a 51% increase in global EV sales in Q2 2026, led by strong demand for the electric GLC, CLA, and GLB, while Europe and North America delivered solid growth.
BMW Group increased sales in Europe and the US during the first half of 2026 as EV demand strengthened, led by the new BMW iX3 and growing interest in the Neue Klasse lineup.
U.S. EV sales showed signs of stabilizing in Q2 2026 despite lower year-over-year volume, while hybrid sales continued to grow as fuel prices and new model launches boosted demand.