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BYD and Chery posted record UK sales in September, according to the source. The result highlights the rapid expansion of Chinese EV, hybrid and plug-in hybrid brands in the UK new-car market.
Mercedes-Benz said its battery-electric vehicle sales reached a new quarterly high in Q3 2026, with BEV sales up 61%. The company said the electric GLC, CLA, GLB and GLA were among the models driving demand.
According to Electric Cars Report, the JAECOO 7 topped the UK car sales charts again in September. The source also says Chinese automakers are gaining market share and that plug-in hybrid demand continues to rise.
InsideEVs reported that Dodge Charger Daytona EV sales dropped nearly 90% compared with last year, to less than 800 deliveries this year.
Mercedes-Benz Group said it sold 78,100 electric vehicles in the third quarter, equal to 16% of all Mercedes cars and vans sold worldwide. The company said China remains an extremely challenging market.
UK electric van sales hit a new monthly high while the broader light commercial vehicle market grew for a sixth straight month. The figures matter because battery-electric vans still remained below the ZEV Mandate target, according to the source.
Global sales of gas cars dropped below half of the market for the first time since the 1920s. The shift matters because it points to a stronger opportunity for electric vehicles as the decline continues.
MG Motor UK said it sold 18,026 vehicles in September, its best monthly result in the UK. The company said EV sales were up 65.2% in 2026 and that electrified models are driving growth.
BYD’s full-size flagship electric SUV has reportedly exceeded 10,000 sales for three consecutive months after launch. The result suggests a strong early market reception, but the source provides no additional vehicle details.
Electric car sales surged in the EU over January to August, with more affordable EVs helping draw buyers. The shift matters because it suggests price is an important driver, though not the only one, of wider EV adoption.
Leapmotor said it delivered a record 105,656 vehicles in September. The result pushed its 2026 deliveries above 666,000, according to the source.
Toyota reported that its new electric vehicles are selling well, according to Electrek. The update matters because it contrasts with reports of weaker third-quarter EV sales from many automakers.
CleanTechnica published a report about US Q3 EV sales and described the period as "the good, the bad, and the ugly."
BYD reported 463,561 new energy vehicle sales in September 2026, its highest monthly total of the year. The result was supported by record electric car sales and overseas growth.
Tesla said it delivered 486,532 vehicles in Q3, and the report says European sales rebounded. The delivery total is the main measurable update in the source.
BYD said it delivered 456,713 passenger vehicles in September, up 5.4% from August 2026 and 16.2% from September 2025. The report indicates improving sales momentum, including stronger fully electric vehicle sales.
Kia reported a 58% rise in electric vehicle sales in Europe, which it says helped make the brand the fastest-growing among Europe’s top 10 passenger car brands this year. The report points to the impact of Kia’s expanding EV lineup on its regional performance.
UK electric car registrations reached a record 99,199 in September, up 36.3% year on year. The result shows strong growth, but the market is still behind its 2026 EV sales target.
Norway recorded 18,511 new electric car sales in September, and the EV share of new vehicle sales rose to 98.8 percent. The source says the result was largely thanks to Tesla's electric SUVs, and that electric passenger cars now lead across the country's existing fleet.
Electrek reports that Chevrolet Equinox EV sales dropped 92% in the third quarter, ending its run as GM’s top-selling electric car. The shift matters because Cadillac SUVs reportedly took the lead.
NIO and XPeng reported strong September 2026 EV deliveries, highlighting continued growth in China’s electric-car market. The figures matter because they show both automakers expanding volume as competition intensifies.
Electric Autonomy Canada reported, citing StatsCan data, that light-duty vehicle ZEV market share grew by 27.7 per cent and was 3.5 per cent by the end of the year. Quebec and B.C. led Canada, according to the summary.
Volkswagen has started pre-sales for the ID. UNYX 09 in China. The model is reported to offer up to 755 km of CLTC range and use Xpeng technology, which may be relevant for the Chinese electric SUV market.
Jetta, a brand from FAW-Volkswagen, has begun pre-sales for the M6 electric sedan in China. The launch marks Jetta’s first all-electric model ahead of its planned market debut in mid-October.
Thailand recorded a 47% rise in electrified sales, according to the source. The trend is linked to growing Chinese automakers’ share in ASEAN-6 and is said to be increasing pressure on incumbents over price and range.