Rivian delivered 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026, up 46% year over year, and reaffirmed its 65,000–70,000 annual target as R2 SUV production ramps up.
Tesla delivered 486,532 EVs in Q3, beating estimates as European sales rebounded. See Model 3 and Model Y figures, energy growth, and what's next.
UK electric car sales surged 36.3% in September to a record 99,199 registrations, but the market remains behind its 2026 EV sales target.
BYD sold 463,561 NEVs in September 2026, its highest monthly total of the year, as record electric car sales and overseas growth boosted deliveries.
Leapmotor delivered a record 105,656 vehicles in September, pushing 2026 deliveries above 666,000 as exports and its European network continue to expand.
NIO delivered 37,408 EVs and XPeng 41,256 in September 2026 as both Chinese automakers posted strong Q3 growth and expanded their EV technology.
EU electric car sales reached a 21.7% market share through August 2026, while hybrids led the market and petrol and diesel continued to decline.
U.S. EV sales rose in August 2026 as used EV demand jumped 25.9%, inventory tightened and the price gap with gasoline vehicles narrowed.
Global EV sales reached 13.4 million through August 2026. Europe surged 36%, China remained dominant, while North American EV sales fell 33%.
UK electric van registrations rose 25.9% in August 2026, reaching a record 16.3% market share as the wider LCV market posted its fifth straight month of growth.

