Li Auto posts steady April deliveries, eyes growth with L9 Livis launch and expansion into Middle East and Asia-Pacific EV markets.
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EU car registrations rose 4% in Q1 2026, with EV share climbing to 19.4%. Hybrids lead the market while petrol and diesel continue to decline.
Leapmotor posts record March 2026 results in Europe with 11,000+ registrations, rising market share, and strong demand for T03 and B10 EV models.
BMW Group reported a 40% jump in European EV orders in Q1 2026, led by strong demand for the new BMW iX3 as Neue Klasse momentum builds.
Global EV sales reached 4 million in Q1 2026, down 3% year-on-year. Europe posted record growth, while China and North America faced slower demand.
U.S. EV sales fell 27% year over year in Q1, signaling a market reset after federal incentives ended. Tesla, Toyota, and Lucid remain key players.
Volvo reports Q1 2026 sales down 11%, but EV sales rise 12%. Electrified models reach 47.3% share, highlighting strong momentum despite global challenges.
Polestar reports 13,126 Q1 2026 sales, up 7% YoY, with rapid retail expansion and strong performance across key global EV markets.
BYD sets a new Q1 sales record in the UK with over 21,000 registrations, strong March performance, and rising demand for EVs and plug-in hybrids.