Electric Vehicle Sales Review Q2-2026
The EV market is making the shift
The global electric vehicle market is changing at speed. In the first half of 2026, Europe recorded more than 5m EV sales—including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and hybrids—reaching a 69% EV market share. This shows a decisive and irreversible shift towards electrification across the automotive industry.
The PwC Autofacts® Electric Vehicle Sales Review provides a clear, comparable view of sales trends, market shares, top-selling models, and OEM performance across Europe, China, the USA, and other key markets worldwide.
1. Belgium spotlight
Key findings for 2026 to date
The Belgian EV market shows a clear move towards fully electric vehicles. Consumers are increasingly bypassing plug-in hybrids and choosing battery electric technology instead.
BEV leadership takes hold
Belgium registered 83,282 battery electric vehicles in the first half of 2026, representing a 36% market share. BEV sales grew by 8% year to date compared to 2025, with Q2 2026 momentum even stronger at 20% year-on-year growth. Belgian drivers are clearly embracing fully electric mobility.
PHEV demand drops sharply
Plug-in hybrid sales tell a different story. PHEV registrations fell by 38% year to date, with Q2 2026 recording a 37% decline compared to the same period last year. This major drop suggests that consumers adapt to the new fiscal regulations for companies, effective since the beginning of 2026.
Total EV market holds steady in a challenging environment
Despite strong BEV growth, total electrified vehicle sales (BEV, PHEV, and hybrid) were flat at 0% year-to-date growth. The 54% total EV market share reflects a balance where BEV gains are offset by PHEV losses. Hybrid vehicles maintained steady progress with 6% growth.
ICE vehicles continue to decline
Traditional combustion engine vehicle registrations fell by 4% year to date. This reinforces the steady transition away from fossil fuel powertrains in Belgium.
2. What's inside the report?
The full Electric Vehicle Sales Review Q2 2026 includes:
- Detailed sales data for more than 20 markets across Europe, Asia, and the Americas
- Market share analysis by powertrain type (BEV, PHEV, hybrid, and ICE)
- Top-selling BEV models and their entry prices
- OEM rankings showing which manufacturers are leading the electric transition
- Upcoming BEV model launches for the rest of 2026
- Monthly and quarterly trends with year-on-year comparisons
Access the complete PwC Autofacts® Electric Vehicle Sales Review Q2 2026 to stay ahead of the trends that are reshaping the automotive industry
About the „Electric Vehicle Sales Review“ by PwC and Strategy&
PwC Autofacts® and the Strategy& automotive team have analyzed electric vehicle sales worldwide in the second quarter of 2026.
