Hybrid Vehicles Lead the EU in September

In September, hybrid vehicles in the European Union (EU) claimed the top spot in sales with a 32.8% market share, surpassing gasoline vehicles for the first time. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) released data showing that new car registrations in the EU dropped by 6.1% compared to the same month in 2023, with a total of 809,163 new cars sold.

A First in the Automotive Market

Of the new cars sold in EU countries, 32.8% were hybrid vehicles, 29.8% were gasoline-powered, 17.3% were electric, 10.4% were diesel, 6.8% were plug-in hybrids, and 2.9% used other fuel types. This marks the first time hybrid cars have surpassed gasoline models in sales. Additionally, the combined share of fully electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles reached 56.9% of total sales.

Electric Vehicle Sales

Sales of electric vehicles in September increased by 9.8% year-on-year, reaching 139,702 units. However, in the January-September period, electric vehicle sales decreased by 5.8% compared to the same period last year, with a total of 1,047,869 units sold.

Decline in Overall New Car Sales

New car sales in September saw a decline in major EU markets, with Germany experiencing a 7% drop, France down by 11.1%, and Italy seeing a 10.7% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, total car sales in the January-September period rose by 0.6% year-on-year, reaching 7,989,776 units.

Top Car Manufacturers

In terms of manufacturers, Volkswagen Group led the EU market in September, selling 216,577 vehicles. Stellantis Group, which includes brands like Peugeot, Fiat, Citroën, and Opel, followed with 120,582 cars sold. Renault Group secured the third position with 88,149 new cars sold.

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