EU passenger car registrations grew 9.3% yoy to a three-month high of 971,048 units in September 2026, marking the eighth straight month of growth and accelerating from a 4.5% rise in August. The market continued to benefit from robust consumer demand for a range of electrified vehicles, driven primarily by market support measures and a broader model offering. The bloc’s four largest markets all registered notable growth: France (11.6%), Spain (10.2%), Italy (9.8%), and Germany (9.0%). In the 1st nine months of 2026, new EU car registrations rose 5.7%, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, persistent geopolitical headwinds, and rising energy prices. Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 22.7% of the EU market, highlighting continued momentum in the shift toward electrification. The three largest markets, which together accounted for 64% of total BEV registrations, posted strong growth: France (79.1%), Germany (58.1%), and Denmark (40.3%).