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Webinar. Residual value outlook 2026: What’s next for Europe’s used-car markets?

For the last few years, used-car markets across Europe have been under pressure, and the second half of 2026 is shaping up to be just as unpredictable. However, in this webinar, you’ll get a clear, data-backed view of where residual values are heading, and why. What’s Driving Europe’s Residual Value Movements in the Second Half of the Year? Behind every shift in used-car pricing is a web of macroeconomic pressures, supply-demand imbalances, and powertrain-level dynamics that are constantly evolving. In 2026, that complexity has only deepened.  Meanwhile, the UK used-car market, one of Europe’s largest and most distinctive, is following its own trajectory.  In this session, our valuations experts will walk you through the latest residual value forecasts, the macro forces behind the numbers, and what it all means for vehicle value retention across the markets you operate in.  Register for the webinar  Join us on 16 July at 10:30 BST / 11:30 CEST,  for a live session covering the latest used-car market forecasts, depreciation trends, and key industry questions for the second half of 2026. SIGN UP NOW Questions we will answer How are macroeconomic trends influencing the automotive market right now? What is happening in used-car markets as we head into the second half of 2026? What do the latest forecasts reveal, and what should you prepare for today? Meet our experts Hear directly from our specialists with hands-on experience across European used-car markets, residual value modelling, and automotive pricing forecasts Who This Webinar Is For This session is designed for automotive industry professionals whose work is directly shaped by used-car values, vehicle depreciation, and market pricing dynamics: Finance, insurance, and risk analysts Fleet, leasing, and residual value managers OEMs Pricing and product managers Portfolio and remarketing managers Industry executives and business analysts What You Will Gain A clear view of the European used-car market conditions: Understand depreciation pressures, supply dynamics, and demand signals determining vehicle value retention across key European markets. The latest residual value forecasts, straight from the source: Get the most up-to-date RV projections and used-car pricing outlook, explained by the experts. A focused look at the UK used-car market: Dig into one of Europe’s largest and most unique automotive markets, its depreciation trends, pricing dynamics, and what they signal for the broader region. The market will remain uncertain for some. Yet, by attending this webinar, you can gain a sharper understanding of the forces shaping residual values and used-car price movements in the second half of 2026, and what they mean for the decisions you’re making right now.  Got questions? We’ll answer them live Submit your questions to [email protected], and if we don’t get to them on the day, one of our experts will follow up directly. Register now, and if you miss the live session, a recording of the webinar will be available.  

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The winners of the 2025 Residual Value Awards

This year’s Residual Value Awards honour eight value retention champions measured across 17 European countries. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus celebrates the winners and considers what they reveal about regional used-car markets. Powered by data, analysis and insights from Autovista Group, the results of the 2025 Residual Value Awards have been confirmed. This year’s winners reveal a premium trend across the award categories divided by segment, body and powertrain. Categories of the Residual Value Awards Small Car Small BEV Compact Car Compact SUV Compact and Large BEV Compact and Large BEV SUV Large SUV Large Car The results were determined using forecast trade RVs of cars at 36 months and 60,000km. Data from July to September 2025 was analysed across 17 different European used-car markets. Get an in-depth insight into the methodology behind the awards on Autovista24. ‘Strong residual values (RVs) form when a strong vehicle concept, strategic commitment and brand equity engage in a virtuous circle,’  explained Dr Christof Engelskirchen, chief economist and director of valuations and forecasting. ‘All three are needed to win Autovista Group’s European Residual Value Award, and this year's winners are a testament to that.’ ‘Being positioned as a premium brand helps if you are looking for a top spot in the ranking. Premium German brands are a safe bet for premium RVs. Conversely, Dacia has proved year after year that a refined, high-value-for-money positioning strikes a chord with consumers,’ he added. ‘But do look beyond the winners, it is worth spending time with the runners-up as well. The race is usually tight, and there are some gems in the line-up that will draw used-car buyers to them,’ Engelskirchen concluded. Small Car category In the fiercely competitive Small Car category, the Mini Cooper reclaimed victory as the value retention champion. The model has long been a strong contender for the award, winning in 2023 and taking second in 2024.   This year, it enjoyed particularly positive results in Germany, Hungary, Italy, and the UK. The Mini Cooper defeated its rivals in the A and B-segments across all body types and powertrains. The car went up against its sibling, the Mini Countryman. It moved up to second from third in 2024 and fifth in 2023, highlighting the trend towards premium positioning. Then came last year’s winner, the Dacia Sandero in third, the same position it took in 2023. ‘The Mini's enduring success in the used-car market is driven by its iconic, retro-modern design and the premium brand image cultivated by BMW,’ said Christian Schneider, director of valuations at Autovista Group. ‘Its reputation for being fun to drive, combined with a high-quality interior and extensive customisation options, makes it a highly desirable vehicle,’ he highlighted. ‘This strong brand loyalty and aspirational status ensure that demand consistently outstrips supply on the used market. This cements its position as an RV champion,’ Schneider commented. Source: BMW Group Small BEV category Focusing on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) from the A and B-segments, Mini claimed another victory in the 2025 Residual Value Awards. The Mini Aceman took the title in the growing Small BEV category, successfully defending its crown from last year. The all-electric car saw leading results in Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Slovakia. It went up against other BEVs in the A and B-segment, with all body types allowed. In another premium victory, Mini also took second place with the all-electric Mini Cooper close behind its sibling. Then the retro-styled Renault 5 E-Tech came in third place this year. ‘The Aceman translates the core appeal of the Mini brand, namely its distinctive style and fun-to-drive character, into an all-electric crossover package,’ said Schneider. ‘It is a fresh and fashionable entry in the premium small BEV market. This allows the Aceman to attract buyers looking for a zero-emission vehicle without compromising on design or brand prestige,’ he added. ‘This powerful combination of brand equity and forward-looking technology secures its excellent RV forecast,’ Schneider commented. Source: BMW Group Compact Car category In the highly competitive Compact Car category, the BMW 1 Series emerged as the winner. Of the 17 countries analysed, the car enjoyed its greatest weighted index results in Italy and the Netherlands. This year’s transformation of the Compact Car category exemplifies the positive trend for premium German models. The award was open to all powertrains in the C-segment, excluding SUVs. The BMW 1 Series ascended from third place in 2024 to take the crown. Meanwhile, its stablemate, the BMW 2 Series, took third. It last appeared in third in the 2023 awards. The Audi A3 held on to second place, which it last took in 2024. ‘As the entry point to the prestigious BMW brand, the 1 Series attracts buyers with its promise of premium quality, sporty driving dynamics, and advanced technology,’ Schneider said. ‘The model's strong brand equity and reputation for German engineering create demand among used-car buyers looking for a premium hatchback. This desirability translates into robust RVs, allowing it to outperform rivals like the Audi A3 and the BMW 2 Series,’ he added. Source: BMW Group Compact SUV category Defending its title from last year, the Dacia Duster once again topped the bustling Compact SUV category. The model enjoyed a leading performance in Czechia, Germany, the Netherlands, and Portugal. While entrants were limited to C-segment SUVs, the award was open to all powertrains. Dacia dominated the category, also securing second with the Dacia Bigster. This demonstrates the staying power of value for money across Europe. The Mercedes-Benz GLA defended its third-place position from 2024. ‘The Duster’s RV strength comes from its unparalleled value-for-money proposition. It offers the practicality and rugged styling of an SUV at an extremely accessible price point. Because its initial purchase price is low, the absolute depreciation is minimal,’ Schneider said. ‘High demand from budget-conscious used-car buyers who value its simplicity, reliability, and low running costs keeps its percentage-based RVs exceptionally high,’ he noted. Source: Dacia ‘The Dacia Duster being recognised with the 2025 Autovista Group Residual Value Award is a testament to the fantastic car that it is. Basket-leading residual values and a retail-sales first approach has always been at the heart of Dacia’s philosophy,’ commented Luke Broad, Dacia brand director for the UK. ‘This award strongly endorses the Duster’s ability to offer not just an unbeatable level of equipment for our customers’ hard-earned money, but also lasting ownership and resale benefits,’ he added. Compact and Large BEV category The growing Compact and Large BEV category covered all-electric models in the C, D and E-segments, excluding SUVs. The Audi A6 Avant e-tron was able to claim this highly sought-after award, celebrating distinct victories in Germany and Italy. It defeated the Tesla Model 3, which came close in second after finishing third last year and fourth in 2023. Not that far behind was the Mercedes-Benz CLA, which finished third in the 2025 awards. ‘Built on the advanced Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the A6 Avant e-tron represents the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs) from Audi,’ Schneider said. ‘Its 800-volt architecture allows for exceptionally rapid charging speeds. Meanwhile, the platform is engineered to deliver a very long range, addressing key concerns for EV buyers,’ he added. ‘This combination of sleek design and advanced electric technology makes it a highly anticipated and desirable premium BEV, helping it secure the top spot against formidable competitors like the Tesla Model 3,’ Schneider commented. Source: Audi ‘The Audi A6 e-tron family carries forward the brand’s familiar product strengths of performance, efficiency, and charging. An all-electric range of over 450 miles (724km) sets a new standard in the segment and strengthens consumer confidence in the technology and the brand,’ commented Audi UK. Compact and Large BEV SUV category Securing a back-to-back victory after its 2024 triumph, the Porsche Macan once again led the all-electric SUV segment in 2025. Its results were particularly positive in France, Italy, and the UK. It was the RV champion among many high-profile BEV SUVs in the C, D and E-segments. Not far behind in second was the Mini Countryman, which improved on its fifth-place finish in 2024. The Skoda Elroq then came in third, highlighting the rapidly changing nature of the award category. ‘The immense power of the Porsche brand is a key driver of its exceptional value retention. The new all-electric Macan combines this coveted badge with the popular SUV body style and state-of-the-art EV performance,’ Schneider said. ‘The promise of Porsche's signature driving dynamics in a practical, zero-emission package creates huge desirability. This fusion of brand prestige, performance, and practicality ensures it commands top-tier RVs in the premium BEV SUV market,’ he outlined. Source: Porsche Large Car category The Large Car category was dominated by German brands. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class took the win, enjoying leading results in France and Portugal. It achieved this after taking third in 2024 and fifth in 2023. In 2025, the E-Class was able to overcome some fierce competition against other D and E-segment models, excluding SUVs. It narrowly beat out the BMW 4 Series, which came second this year and fourth in 2023. The Mercedes-Benz CLE was close behind in third, moving up after finishing fourth in 2024. ‘The E-Class is a benchmark for executive luxury, comfort, and technological innovation,’ Schnieder highlighted. Its long-standing reputation as a durable, safe, and prestigious vehicle makes it a sought-after model for used-car buyers,’ Schneider said. ‘This timeless appeal, combined with the power of the Mercedes-Benz brand, ensures that the E-Class holds its value exceptionally well,’ he added. Awards and accolades for the E-Class ‘For decades, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been regarded as the heart of the brand, synonymous with comfort, innovation, and lasting value,’ a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson outlined. Source: Mercedes-Benz Currently, the market environment is influenced by electromobility and digitalisation. Amid this, the E-Class stands out thanks to its safety system development, advanced infotainment technology and efficiency. The spokesperson highlighted how performance remains a key selling point for its internal-combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid variants. ‘In the future, Mercedes will focus clearly on electrification and software integration. The E-Class will become even more connected, semi-autonomous and efficient, and therefore a key component in the transformation to a fully-electric model range.’ ‘In this way, it combines tradition with the future and consolidates its position as a core model in the global premium market,’ they added. Large SUV category Continuing its reign from 2024, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class was the undisputed RV champion in the Large SUV category. Its weighted index result shone across Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, and Switzerland. The brand also took second with the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé, stepping up from third place in 2024. After taking the category win in 2023, then second in 2024, the Land Rover Defender took third in 2025. ‘The G-Class has transcended its utilitarian roots to become a cultural icon and a symbol of ultimate luxury and off-road capability. Its unique, timeless design has created a cult following, and demand consistently exceeds the limited production supply,’ Schneider said. ‘This scarcity, combined with its iconic status, results in extraordinary RVs that are unmatched in the market,’ Schneider commented. ‘This puts it ahead of other strong performers like the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé and Land Rover Defender,’ G-Class gathers awards ‘Since its introduction in 1979, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has undergone a remarkable evolution, never losing its characteristic robust charm. From the outset, the goal was to optimise off-road capability while continuously modernising comfort and features,’ a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson said. Source: Mercedes-Benz ‘Today, the G-Class is one of the most sought-after vehicles in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio. Its blend of robustness, off-road capability, and luxurious interior makes it the ideal choice for customers looking for a vehicle that excels both in everyday life and off-road,’ they added. Over the years, Mercedes-Benz has expanded the G-Class range to meet the varying needs of its customers. Alongside the off-road classic, there are high-performance AMG variants, limited special models, and since 2024, a BEV version.

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With Financial Health Strained, Banks Should Fortify Security to Help Improve Customer Relationships

Banking and Payments Intelligence ReportJuly 2023 With Financial Health Strained, Banks Should Fortify Security to Help Improve Customer Relationships As financial health remains stubbornly suppressed, banks are on the hunt for ways to improve customer relationships. According to the latest JD Power data, it appears that an increased focus on account security may be an effective way to accomplish that goal. Overall, 35% of bank customers in the United States have experienced some type of fraudulent activity on their credit or debit cards in the past 12 months. Curiously, though, only some banks are trying to take proactive steps to mitigate those occurrences. Just one-third of customers say they can recall prompts with a security review of their account. It’s an area of neglect that could have negative ramifications on bank customer satisfaction and loyalty. Rate-chasing has seemingly stalled out—31% have moved money from their primary bank, largely the same rate since February—and with customers stuck in a financial malaise, security could emerge as a major factor in customers’ decision to move their money. That means banks need to get serious about fraud quickly. More of the Same There has been no significant change in overall financial health. Nearly one-third (32%) of respondents are financially healthy, while 43% are vulnerable.
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Cross-border used-car remarketing: From opportunity to execution in Europe

Price differences between European used-car markets are creating cross-border sales opportunities for dealers, especially for electric vehicles (EVs). However, after identifying these opportunities, utilising them efficiently and at scale can present a challenge. Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journalist, explores the topic at this year’s Used Vehicle Retail Summit. Different European used-car markets can see varied metrics in terms of pricing, stock days and residual values (RVs). This regional difference also applies to EV demand, which is seeing variable adoption rates across the continent. For example, the average trade RV of 36-month-old battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) at 60,000km diverged between neighbouring countries in March. According to Autovista24's Monthly Market Update, this value sat at €16,371 in France, while in Spain, BEV RVs stood at €24,553. The average number of days needed to sell a two-to-four-year-old BEV also experienced contrasting results across Europe in the month. The turnover rate was 84.2 days in France, compared to an average of 58.8 days in Germany. In this context, cross-border remarketing can unlock potentially untapped value. It allows sellers to capitalise on locations where EV demand is greater, prices are higher, and stock days are lower. It also presents an opportunity to move models away from a market experiencing stagnating demand or oversupply. Cross-border opportunities ‘Supply and demand levels in every single market are continuously evolving and changing. It is simply impossible to manually monitor supply and demand for each market continuously. You need technology,’ outlined Jan-Willem Seeder, founder and CEO of JP.Cars, in his presentation. ‘If you are not using technology, you are always reacting to the market. The concept of supply, demand and marketability is not so complex. The complexity is seeing and monitoring it in real time,’ he noted. Continuously evolving supply and demand can cause different outcomes in each country, even for the same model. Seeder stated that in Germany, all the signals clearly show that [EV] demand significantly outpaced supply. Turnover rates increased, stock indexes dropped, selling indexes rose significantly, and prices went up as well,’ stated Seeder. Jan Willem Seeder, founder and CEO of JP.Cars. ‘If you must buy a BEV in Germany, given these signals, I can imagine it is a very tight market today,’ he said. ‘The question might be, where can I source these cars? Maybe there are markets with other supply and demand ratios across Europe where you could potentially buy similar cars.’ He recognised that there are markets in Europe where supply and demand ratios are different from those in Germany. There could be buying opportunities in numerous markets where buyers could source vehicles. ‘If you have purchased cars for 100 years from a single source in Germany, and that source is providing you with EVs, you will have a very hard time. The market is not local anymore; the market is international,’ he commented. Optimising cross-border adverts Rolf Westgeest, founder of Eurostocks, focused on how cross-border transactions operate on classified marketplace portals. These online platforms allow buyers to search listings and contact sellers directly, rather than purchasing through the platform. ‘There are two things in cross-border trade you can do as a car dealer or retailer. You can go on the auction side with lower prices and fast sales. Or you can go to the classified marketplace portals. It is a higher price, but it could be slower sales of 30 days, 90 days or one year.’ So, if dealers want to benefit from these higher prices, they will need to navigate potentially slower sales. Westgeest highlighted multiple areas where dealers can improve. From left to right: Rolf Westgeest, founder of Eurostocks. Michel van Roon, founder and co-owner of Novatrade24. Westgeest explained that having adverts appear at the top of search queries can help tackle delays. Photo quality and selection can make a big difference in achieving a high search ranking. The number of reviews under a dealer's profile is also important. Using analytics provided by the portals can help optimise every advert, too. Despite all this, lead response times can often be the deciding factor. ‘After one hour, 50% of the leads are lost because they are already in a conversation with somebody else. In these portals, people send multiple emails to different dealerships selling the same cars. The first one to respond can make the appointment and win the sale,’ Westgeest told the audience. Overall, Westgeest highlighted that cross-border sales do not need to be difficult, especially when using marketplace portals. Dealers will see the best results if they choose the right cars, tools, and strategies for online advertising. Cross-border risks Alongside benefits, cross-border used-vehicle sales can also come with some legal risks. This can include unintentional participation in value-added tax (VAT) fraud schemes or money laundering ploys. Michel van Roon, founder and co-owner of Novatrade24, explained that this possibility has caused dealerships to hold back. ‘By not participating [in cross-border sales] dealerships leave money on the table, because they are afraid of getting trapped into these schemes. If you want to step into that game, you need to know the rules. You must keep in mind that the tax authorities will have one question. Did you know or could you have known that your buyer was a criminal?’ outlined van Roon. From left to right: Michel van Roon, founder and co-owner of Novatrade24. Rolf Westgeest, founder of Eurostocks. Van Roon then outlined the evidence dealers must provide to apply the 0% VAT rate when exporting vehicles. The information and research required is extensive. He also noted that the person responsible for this in a dealership is usually a salesperson. ‘If you look at how much time you take in getting leads, a salesperson should not chase documents. They should chase leads. That is their job. So, if you look at this cross-border trade process, it is full of friction,’ he commented. Is cooperation the key? Van Roon suggested that dealerships in the automotive industry cooperate on this issue. To solve it, digital platforms can be used to simplify cross-border vehicle trading. These platforms manage the legal, administrative, and transaction processes between buyers and sellers in different countries. This can make dealers more confident when participating in cross-border sales. It can also increase trust between dealers, tax authorities and banks. ‘Cross-border compliance does not need to hold you back from doing the trades you need to do to get the best results. But beware of the consequences and requirements,’ warned van Roon. Together, these sessions highlighted a clear opportunity in the European used-car market. Price fragmentation, especially among EVs, is creating significant opportunity for sellers. However, only those with the right tools and processes to act across borders stand to benefit.
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EU new-car registrations boosted in first quarter by strong March

Robust demand pushed the EU new-car market to year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026. Rising electric vehicle (EV) sales prevailed as a significant catalyst for growth. But is a familiar powertrain still dominating sales? James Roberts, Autovista24 web editor, unpicks the latest data. In March, 1,158,317 new vehicles were registered across the EU, according to Autovista24 calculations of ACEA data. This equated to a 12.5% year-on-year lift. Overall, in March, 24 of the 27 EU states recorded new-car market growth. Assessing the first quarter of 2026, this strong March performance helped boost the EU’s overall new-car market. After three months of the year, 2,822,617 new vehicles reached EU customers according to Autovista24 analysis of ACEA data. This ensured a healthy 4% raise, amounting to an additional 107,912 units. Electric sales increase Sales of EVs, spanning battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in-hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), continued to increase in the first quarter. The EU’s four biggest markets, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain, all saw double-digit BEV volume increases in the month. This figure has been helped by domestic tax benefits and incentive schemes. However, some countries have seen consumer sentiment turn towards electrification, particularly as petrol and diesel prices increased. Hybrid powertrains, including both mild and full-hybrid versions, also made gains. Consistently the preferred choice for EU consumers, the powertrain made it over the one-million-unit mark in the first quarter. Despite this high watermark, a peak to hybrid demand could be in the rear-view mirror. New petrol vehicles are helping keep the share of internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars above EVs. This gap is narrowing, but is it closing fast enough to satisfy EU goals to phase out new petrol and diesel sales by 2030? Hybrids hold the cards The best-selling powertrain choice for new cars across the EU was hybrids. March saw 444,835 models featuring the technology roll off the bloc’s forecourts. This equated to a 20.1% volume increase and a 38.4% slice of the new-car market, up 2.4 percentage points (pp). Over the first three months of 2026, hybrid volumes increased by 12.8% year on year, with 1,089,421 units accounted for. This underscored a consistently high EU new-car market share of 38.6%, up 3pp. In the first quarter, hybrid registrations increased in 20 of the 27 EU states. Despite eye-catching EV sales growth, the larger markets saw hybrid volumes stay high. After three months of the year, these volumes outweighed both BEV and PHEV figures. Hybrid sales in Italy and Spain scored double-digit increases at 25.8% and 18.5%, respectively. Meanwhile, Germany saw an upswing of 7.4%, and France a modest gain of 3.1%. Other markets scored notable year-on-year hybrid gains in the first quarter. This included Austria with 30.2%, Czechia 14.5%, and Portugal 44.9% Bulgaria witnessed the highest hybrid percentage gain of 114.2% with 647 units registered. Estonia also saw triple-digit gains amounting to 109.3% and 2,286 units. EU EV sales on the right track? Three months into 2026, total EV sales, combining BEV and PHEV volumes, reached 815,281 units in the EU. This marked a 195,466-unit boost, equating to a 31.5% year-on-year increase. This cumulative gain carved out a 28.9% market share, up 6.1pp. BEVs made up the majority of EV registrations, with 546,937 all-electric cars making their way to EU customers. This 32.5% increase in volumes ensured a 19.4% market share, up 4.2pp. Germany enjoyed a year-on-year BEV registrations increase of 41.3% in the first three months of 2026. March helped with the country recording its biggest BEV registration increase and market share since August 2023. Despite ending the first quarter with an overall new-car market drop of 2.1%, France saw a positive BEV result. It was second only to Germany in terms of unit volumes, with 112,083 units delivered. Buoyed by Subsidies, income-based schemes, and company-car tax changes, this trend has helped stabilise the market. Spain’s new-car market impressed in 2025, but EV incentives are being ironed out for this year. However, between January and March, BEV volumes still increased by 41.6%. This is compared with early 2025, which saw inflated market results spurred by aid packages for flood-hit regions. PHEVs helping electrify EU markets Alongside BEV improvements, PHEV registrations continued to grow. In total, 268,344 PHEVs made their way to EU customers between January and March. This marked a 29.7% uptick, securing a 9.5% new-car market share, an increase of 1.9pp year on year. PHEV demand allowed Italy to return strong EV results in the three-month period. While BEV volumes improved by 65.7%, PHEV sales climbed to 40,052, a 110.1% surge. While petrol and diesel deliveries fell in the country, EVs and hybrids enabled market-wide growth of 9.2%. Austria witnessed healthy BEV uptake in the first quarter, with a 22.4% volume increase. Coupled with a 45.6% rise in PHEV sales, this pushed the country’s new-car market to a gain of 17%. Similarly, Poland continued to impress. PHEV power proved irresistible in the EU’s fifth-largest market. In the first three months of the year, the powertrain’s volumes increased by 10.5%, with 11,684 taking to Polish roads. Almost half of these units were registered in March. Balkan boost The most eye-catching EV sales bounce occurred in Croatia. The Balkan nation enjoyed a 282.4% increase in all-electric registrations to 780 units. This has seemingly been achieved with the help of an incentive scheme. Additionally, year-on-year PHEV registrations increased by 145.8%, leaping to 1,094 deliveries between January and March this year. Slovenia also saw a significant turn towards plug-in powertrains. BEV volumes increased 78.2% year on year, with 2,297 sales, while PHEV volumes rose 44.5% to 734 units. The country also saw healthy hybrid increases of 18.5% as well as a marginal petrol registration growth of 1.8%. As the EU new-car market enters the fourth month of the year, one pattern is emerging. EVs are playing a significant part in bolstering EU members’ new-car market fortunes, large and small. Adding hybrid volumes to BEV and PHEV sales across the bloc saw a total of 1,904,702 new vehicles sold between January and March. This ensured a dominant market share of 67.5%, a year-on-year gain of 9.1pp. Petrol remains a choice amid EU electrification Three months into 2026, the EU recorded 636,502 new petrol car registrations. While this marked an 18.2% year-on-year slide, it equated to a 22.6% market share, the second largest after hybrids. Significantly, petrol sales also exceeded BEV and PHEV figures. In total, just five EU nations witnessed petrol registration improvements. The highest came in Estonia, with a 106.3% year-on-year climb. Austria saw a 4.3% improvement. This was boosted by a strong March, where 8,181 new petrol variants were registered in the country. In the larger markets, falling petrol sales proved prevalent in the first quarter. France saw the biggest drop at 40.3%, then Italy at 18.6%, followed by Spain at 18.1%, and Germany at 16.1%. Combined petrol and diesel units topped out at 855,067 across the EU in the first three months of 2026. This gave new ICE registrations a 30.3% hold over the market, down 7.9pp year-on-year, but still 1.4pp ahead of the EV market share. While petrol still provides a relatively popular mainstream new-car choice, diesel continues to decline. Between January and March, 218,565 new vehicles made their way to customers, down 15.7%, returning a 7.7% market share, falling 1.8pp year on year. Just four nations recorded growth for the fuel type.
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VW leads the EU new-car market as newcomers make their mark

The EU’s leading automotive brands and manufacturer groups performed strongly in March. But how is the rise of new entrants to the market diluting the shares of established carmakers? Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry examines the figures. The EU’s new-car market is starting to find its footing following a difficult start to the year. But as some established brands returned to growth in March, the volume from new entrants jumped considerably. The latest ACEA data reveals a market still dominated by traditional names, while also seeing volumes shared across more manufacturers. But which brands came out on top in March? VW returns to growth Volkswagen (VW) remained the EU’s best-selling brand in the month. The German carmaker secured 115,612 registrations in the month, giving it a 10% market share. The performance meant registrations increased by 2.2% year on year, the marque’s first improvement of 2026. While VW’s share of the EU total was commanding, it was also one percentage point (pp) down on March 2025. This symbolised the increasing competition in the bloc’s automotive market. Group stablemate Skoda kept its position as second-best-selling brand in March, thanks to 75,104 registrations. The carmaker has been the most consistent performer of the VW Group marques across the first quarter. It was the only one to see growth in each month. March represented its best volume of 2026, with a 21.2% increase year on year. This was enough for a 6.5% hold of the EU market. Renault had its strongest period of the year in terms of volumes. With 72,193 units, the 3.6% increase during March 2025 saw it jump to third. The carmaker secured 6.2% of the market, although this was a drop of 0.6pp. Toyota was the fourth-best-selling brand in the month, thanks to 70,638 deliveries. Volumes increased by 6.7% compared to the same point 12 months prior, while its 6.1% market share was down 0.3pp. Ending the month in fifth was BMW. The carmaker saw 67,102 deliveries in the month, an increase of 18.5%. This meant its market share increased, albeit by just 0.3pp, to 5.8%. A rise and fall market In total, 25 of the EU’s major brands saw volumes increase year on year. However, 13 marques suffered registration decreases in March. Peugeot was the highest-volume brand to record a decline. Despite leading the Stellantis Group in terms of deliveries, its 54,454 units was 10.6% down year on year. This meant its market share fell from 5.9% in March 2025 to 4.7% last month. Ford also struggled in March, recording its third volume drop of 2026. With 26,029 units, deliveries fell 14.5%. Meanwhile, both Alfa Romeo and Mitsubishi saw drops of 17.2% and 33%, respectively. BYD saw the greatest year-on-year registration growth. The Chinese brand delivered 21,158 units to customers across the EU, a 155.2% increase in volumes. This was enough for a 1.8% market share, up 1pp. It ended March as the 21st best-selling brand in the EU. Tesla also saw a jump in fortunes. In total, the carmaker recorded 36,868 deliveries, a rise of 101.9%. With a 3.2% market share, up 1.4pp, it placed 13th in the month. New entrants making gains The latest ACEA data covers the results of 38 carmakers, with some smaller-volume brands grouped together. However, according to Autovista24 analysis, there were 50,337 registrations in March that were not attributed to brands in the available data. This grouping likely includes marques such as Xpeng, Omoda and Jaecoo, as well as other new brands to the EU. These brands had a strong presence in the European electric vehicle (EV) market during February, according to the latest data from EV Volumes. This category is steadily increasing. Non-attributed registrations increased by 209.3% in March, based on Autovista24 calculations. This gave the grouping a 4.3% share of the market, up from just 1.6% a year prior. After three months of 2026, this grouping saw an increase of 65.3%, with 119,999 units delivered to EU customers. This was enough for 4.3% of the market, a rise of 1.6pp. With more brands entering the EU market, the increased competition is diluting the shares of more established carmakers. While many saw year-on-year increases in volumes, their market shares fell. As the popularity of these new entrants rises, increasing choice for buyers, it is likely that more share dilution will occur. Strong results in first quarter Across the first quarter of the year, VW was the leading brand in the EU, with 292,231 deliveries. However, this was a drop of 3.5% year-on-year. Yet the carmaker’s market share was 10.4%, down by 0.8pp, but still 3.6pp ahead of its nearest competitor. Jumping into second after its strong performance in March was Skoda. With 191,657 units, it saw volumes jump 16.9% in the first quarter. The carmaker overtook Toyota, which dropped third with 188,140 deliveries in the three-month period. Once again, BYD saw the greatest registration increase. Across the first three months of 2026, its EU volumes improved by 169.7%, as the Chinese carmaker found its stride. As it did in March, BYD took 1.8% of the market. It was followed by Tesla, which took second in terms of growth thanks to its strong March performance. Its volumes increased by 59.6% compared with the same period last year, as 57,792 units were delivered. The US brand therefore took a 2% share of the total EU market in the month. Ford’s struggles continued in the first quarter. Deliveries were down by 18.9%, as 67,068 units were registered. Dacia also posted a decline in the period, as its 115,418-unit tally was 18.7% down year on year. VW Group dominates in March Thanks to the performance of VW, Skoda and Audi, VW Group was the dominant manufacturing group in March. With 296,431 registrations, it saw volumes rise by 7.8%. It held 25.6% of the market in the month, although with increasing competition, this dropped by 1.1pp. The result was not helped by declines for the Cupra, SEAT and Porsche brands. However, the Group’s top three marques made up 82.9% of the German carmaker’s total, powering it to an improvement. Despite counting more brands under its umbrella, Stellantis was still some way off the top spot. Its 184,842-unit tally was up 6.8% compared to March 2025, while its 16% market share was down 0.8pp. The group’s volumes were not helped by the poor result for Peugeot, which made up 29.5% of Stellantis’ total deliveries in the month. This was slightly countered by Fiat, including Abarth, which saw volumes increase 26.7%, in another strong performance for the Italian marque. Citroën also helped, with an 18.3% increase, while registrations from Opel improved 22.9%. Renault Group experienced its first monthly improvement of the year, with registrations up 3.9%. For the first time in 2026, Renault, Dacia and Alpine all posted simultaneous growth. With Renault making up 57.7% of the group’s deliveries, its strong performance in March helped boost overall volumes. A difficult pattern for some The manufacturing group results for the first quarter mirrored those of March. VW Group led the way with 745,828 deliveries, up 2.5% compared to the same period of 2025. However, its market share fell by 0.4pp, to 26.4%. While the VW brand saw a decline, the combined totals of Skoda and Audi, making up 44.1% of the group’s total, were enough to keep the overall delivery volume positive. Stellantis was the second-biggest volume group after three months of the year, with 489,081 units, up 8.5%. While Peugeot struggled, with a 7.2% drop, Fiat, Citroën and Opel, making up 58% of volumes, were able to aid the group’s growth. While sitting in third, the rollercoaster results from Renault Group meant that its 286,296 registrations were down 8.4% year on year. Two of its marques saw losses after the first quarter of 2026 was complete, with Renault dropping 0.1%, while Dacia fell 18.7%. Only Alpine registered an increase, of 20.9%, but the brand made up just 0.8% of the group’s volume total.
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The Automotive Update: Used Vehicle Retail Summit and regional EV sales

What are the big takeaways from the Used Vehicle Retail Summit? Which electric vehicle (EV) markets stood out in the latest EV Volumes data? Tom Geggus, Autovista24 editor, investigates in the Automotive Update podcast. In this episode, Autovista24 unpacks the Used Vehicle Retail Summit, with insights from journalist Tom Hooker. Plus, analysis of global EV sales results from China, Europe and Australia. Subscribe to the Autovista24 podcast and listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple and Amazon Music. Exploring used vehicle retail This year’s Used Vehicle Retail Summit explored the past, present, and future state of the retail sector. The event focused on EVs and how an influx of plug-in vehicles entering the used-car market can be handled. Key topics included EV adoption trends and changing consumer expectations, plus retail’s digital acceleration. Other important considerations included operational optimisation, plus building confidence in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) resale. New dealer strategies, cross-border sales and battery state of health (SoH) reports all emerged as keenly discussed issues. EV retail focus Surging used EV sales were a major talking point. Speakers highlighted the significance of dealers cementing their EV strategy as soon as possible. This includes calming consumers’ EV concerns with SoH data and exploring battery repair instead of replacement. For consumers, the average car-buying journey is shortening. This may be a result of more online-based purchasing processes and an increase in AI-powered research. Used-vehicle buyers are also demonstrating higher brand switching behaviour than new-car buyers, speakers revealed.  Overall, a mix of online and in-person channels is now the preferred buying process. Information gathering is now largely digital, yet viewing the vehicle still needs to be in-person for many. Speakers identified opportunities to improve the buying journey, as technology can be used to help. However, personal relationships still play a critical role. Easing retail consumer concerns Within an evolving buying process for consumers, dealers, and certified pre-owned portals, more battery health data is now available. To make this easy to understand for buyers, some portals are recalculating vehicle range using SoH reports. Meanwhile, cross-border sales are a notable opportunity to boost dealer profitability, something which is particularly apparent for BEVs. One speaker highlighted that all-electric cars could see significant fluctuations, with cycles as short as 60 days in one market. Declining EV sales According to data from EV Volumes, BEV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales declined across major new-car markets in February. China was a major influencer of this trend as it saw EV sales fall year on year. Nearly half of all new EV sales took place in the country across the first two months of 2026. The US new EV market also fell between January and February. Conversely, some European countries, such as Germany and the UK, saw BEV and PHEV sales increase. Meanwhile, the Australian new EV market continued to grow.
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New BEV market growth continues at pace in Australia

February continued a strong start to 2026 for battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Australia. New and established carmakers are competing for ground in the country, but which models are leading the way so far? James Roberts, Autovista24 web editor, investigates. In total, 11,101 new BEVs were sold in Australia during February, according to the latest data from EV Volumes. This was a rise from 5,707 in February 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 94.5%. After the first two months of 2026, BEV sales reached 18,656 units, up from 9,577 in the same period of 2025. This meant that BEV numbers increased by 94.8% in Australia. So far, 2026 has confirmed Australia’s BEV market as a crucible of intensifying competition. In particular, the established fixture of Tesla is facing a challenge to its supremacy with multiple model offerings from BYD. Added to this mix, Geely, along with its Zeekr brand, are disrupting the established all-electric order. Tesla on top in February For now, Tesla remains at the top of Australia’s BEV model chart, thanks to a strong performance from its Model Y in February. It captured 25.1% of the overall BEV market, up 8.9 percentage points (pp) compared with 12 months prior. The venerable BEV saw 2,791 units delivered in the month, ensuring a 202.1% year-on-year volume upswing. This was a record February result for the model, with Tesla often posting more sales during end-of-quarter months. Taking into account total BEV sales two months of the year, the Model Y led the way with 3,079 units. This was good enough for a 16.5% market share. In second, BYD’s BEV challenger the Sealion 7 saw 1,327 vehicles reach customers in Australia. A huge 745.2% boost in year-on-year sales affirmed the domestic popularity of the all-electric SUV. This was coupled with a BEV market share of 12%, up 9.2pp year on year. February marked 12 months of sales for the Sealion 7, recording 15,908 deliveries in that period, according to EV Volumes. This places it as the fourth best-selling BEV overall in Australia. Combining January and February’s data, the Sealion 7 was hot on the heels of the Model Y. It trailed the US BEV by 581 units, with 2,498 sales and a 13.4% market share. Changing of the BEV market guard? The Zeekr 7X rounded out Australia’s BEV top three in February. After six months on the market, the mid-sized SUV saw 628 units leave forecourts in the month. This ensured a 5.7% share. It also held third place after two months of the year, with 1,046 deliveries and a 5.6% market share. Despite a 27.7% year-on-year volume drop, the Tesla Model 3 secured fourth with 483 units sold. This did mean the US BEV’s market share fell to 4.4%, a year-on-year decline of 7.3pp. February confirmed the Geely EX5 as a serious player in Australia. The Chinese SUV saw 416-unit sales, putting it fifth. This continued an unbroken streak of triple-digit sales since its launch in March 2025. It carved out a 3.7% BEV market share in the month. Sixth went to a relative BEV market veteran in the shape of the MG4. Since its launch in August 2023, the compact hatchback has sold 13,719 units. In February it saw a robust 406 deliveries, a respectable result for the model. However, this performance was overshadowed by increased competition. Amid a 10% year-on-year fall in sales, the MG4 saw its market share slide by 4.2pp. BYD making wider BEV market waves On the back of a promising January, a trio of BYD BEVs continued a strong top 10 showing in February. More importantly, the Chinese manufacturer made a considerable impact in the year-to-date table. After almost three and a half years in the Australian market, the BYD Atto 3 remained popular in the month. This was affirmed by the model taking seventh with 384 units sold, marking a 178.3% year-on-year surge. This helped increase the Chinese BEV’s market share up by 1.1pp to 3.5%. The BYD Atto 1 secured ninth place. Joining the Australian BEV market in late 2025, this small and affordable EV has hit the ground running. The month returned a second, triple-digit volume, with 349 sales and a 3.1% market share. Rounding out the top 10 was the BYD Atto 2. This small SUV is emerging as a popular choice for BEV customers in Australia. It is also proving to be a genuine market disruptor. February saw a fourth month on the market, and 347 sales. However, it is in the year-to-date stakes where this small BEV impresses. Cumulative sales so far this year place the Atto 2 as the fourth best-selling BEV, with 909 units. As Australia’s most affordable SUV, according to RACV, its impressive 4.9% market share will surely grow this year. Despite not making the February top 10, a consistent performance helped the BYD Seal finished eighth two months into 2026. It gained with 597 sales in that period. Will Chery be on top in 2026? February also saw strong showings from Chery-owned brands. In just its second month on the BEV market, the Jaecoo J5 secured eighth with 369 sales and a 3.3% market share. This strong start was enough to ensure 10th place in the cumulative standings. In total, 584 units made their way to customers across January and February. Sister brand Omoda also enjoyed a strong start to 2026. The company’s E5 BEV reached 299 sales, placing it 16th with combined January and February volumes.
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How are major markets influencing global EV sales results?

Total new electric vehicle (EV) sales fell across the world in February. But which markets and models drove this result? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus explores EV Volumes’ latest data. Sales of new EVs, including battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), fell globally in February. Combined, 1,014,980 plug-in units took to the roads, down by 16.5% year on year, according to the latest data from EV Volumes. Figures for the first two months of the year were cushioned by a less severe 9.5% drop in January. This still equated to a cumulative year-on-year decline of 12.6%, as volumes of EVs reached 2,179,155 units. Of the two powertrains, PHEV sales saw a greater decline. Including extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), deliveries fell by 20.6% across the first two months of the year to 715,698 units. In February alone, the powertrain recorded a 22% drop in volumes to 328,243 units. However, PHEVs only accounted for 32.3% of EV sales in the month, with fully-electric cars accounting for over two thirds. BEV deliveries saw a relatively smaller 13.6% decline. This meant 686,737 newly sold cars featured all-electric technology in February. Across the first two months of 2026, this tallied to 1,463,457 units, down 8.1% year on year. Regional EV performance China, as the world’s biggest EV market by volume, led a trend of declines for both powertrains in February. While Chinese New Year fell on 17 February, the sales decreases surpassed a seasonal effect. EV Volumes confirmed BEVs, PHEVs and fuel-cell EVs were omitted from the country’s strategic five-year development plan for emerging industries. Additionally, EVs are no longer exempt from purchase tax, with a 2026 rate of 5% and 10% from 2027 onwards. The end of the national EV subsidy scheme and suspension of scrappage programmes in several cities also compounded this effect. Across January and February, China saw deliveries of PHEVS fall by 37.9% year on year. With 54.6% of the technology’s sales occurring in the country, this was a driving factor behind the global decline. Among the world’s other big PHEV markets, the US also saw a decline, with 51.4% fewer new models leaving forecourts. However, the country only represented 3.5% of the market across January and February. Global figures were helped by strong growth in Germany, the UK and Italy. Parallel BEV performance The global BEV market was broadly parallel, with 41.6% of the powertrain’s sales occurring in China. Over the first two months of 2026, deliveries of the technology declined by 29.7% year on year in the country. The US also struggled with BEV sales in the first two months of the year, with deliveries down by 32.4%. As the second-biggest global market for all-electric technology, this added to the overall decline. However, the figures were helped by good performances in Europe. Germany and France both posted double-digit improvements, while the UK avoided a drop, according to EV Volumes data. Tesla Model Y out in front The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling BEV across the world in February, delivering 68,556 units. This represented a year-on-year increase of 34.8%, as its market share climbed by 3.6 percentage points (pp) to 10%. The positive result pushed the model’s market share to 8.4% in the first two months of 2026. This gave it a sizeable lead over second place. February’s chart saw the Tesla Model 3 take second, despite its sales dropping 21.2% to 31,189 units. It accounted for 4.5% of global BEV deliveries, down 0.5pp from February 2025. This put it in third two months into the year, with 47,409 sales equating to a 3.2% market share. The BYD Seagull, also known as the Dolphin Surf in some markets, finished third in February. Its deliveries dropped by 33.4% to 20,600 units, meaning its market share slid by 0.9pp to 3%. Despite a weak January, the model still held a 2.6% share across the first two months of the year, putting it in fourth. Thanks to a good domestic result, the Xiaomi YU7 was the fourth-best-selling new BEV across the world in February. It saw 20,131 sales and a 2.9% market share. With a similar strong run in January, the Chinese model sat second in the cumulative chart. Despite being 64,951 units behind first, this was impressive for a model which first recorded deliveries in June 2025. A more recent arrival, the Li Auto I6 took fifth in February after launching in September last year. Its 15,997 units represented 2.3% of all new BEV sales. It also took fifth across the first two months of 2026 with a slightly smaller share of 2.2%. Highs and lows The second half of February’s global BEV table saw the Geely Geome Xingyuan, also known as the EX2, come sixth. However, its 13,596 sales were down 52.4% year on year. This meant its market share slipped from 3.6% to 2%. The model took a 2.1% share in the cumulative results with 30,038 sales. The Nio ES8, also known as the EL8, took seventh in February. Its deliveries climbed by 2321.7% to 11,818 units. It accounted for 1.7% of all BEV sales, up 1.6pp. This put it ahead of the Geely Geome Xingyuan between January and February, with 30,374 units moved and a 2.1% market share. In the monthly results, the Toyota bZ4X was eighth with its sales rising by 154.1% to 11,203 units. It claimed a 1.6% share, up 1pp. This put its cumulative hold on the market at 1.4% after a weaker January. Two BYD models closed out February’s table. The BYD Yuan Up, also known as the Atto 2, came ninth with 10,035 deliveries, down 38.7%. Its share slumped by 0.6pp to 1.5%. The model closed out the cumulative table in 10th with a 1.4% share. The BYD Dolphin was next, seeing a more gradual sales decline of 4.6% to 9,761 units. This gave it a 1.4% grip on the market, up 0.1pp. The BEV came eighth across January and February with a 1.7% share. BYD takes top two The BYD Song Pro was the best-selling new PHEV across the world in February. It recorded 13,130 deliveries, which was down 33.5% year on year as its market share shrank by 0.7pp to 4%. It took second across the first two months of the year with a 3.7% grip on the global PHEV market. The BYD Song Plus, also known as the Seal U, felt an even sharper decline. With results dropping 57.5%, it recorded 11,183 sales. The model accounted for 3.4% of all PHEV deliveries, down from 6.3% in February 2025. It came third in the cumulative table with a 3.6% share. Not far behind in February was the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7. First recording sales in the second half of 2025, it counted 11,078 deliveries in February, taking a share of 3.4%. However, it took first place and a 4% share across the first two months of 2026. Fourth in February was the BYD Seal 6. Its sales dropped by 48.7% to 6,489 units. This drove its share down to 2% from 3% a year prior. The Aito M7 was close behind as its sales climbed by 24.5% to 6,479 units. This sent its share upwards by 0.8pp to 2% in the month. Established models see declines With 6,120 sales, deliveries of the BYD Qin Plus were down by 63.4%. Its share dropped by more than half to 1.9%. The Li Auto L6 was seventh with a 1.6% hold over the market, down from 3.1% a year earlier. It recorded 5,190 units, down by 60.6%. First recording sales in September 2025, the Zeekr 9X managed 5,095 sales, taking a 1.6% share. The Jaecoo J7 strengthened its grip on the market by 1.1pp to 1.5%. This was thanks to a sales increase of 170.4% to 4,945 units. The only European model in the PHEV top 10 was the Volvo XC60. It managed 4,772 sales in February, down by 22.3% year on year. However, it was able to maintain its 1.5% market share.
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Is China’s appetite for new EVs starting to wane?

Both battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) markets saw volumes plummet in China during February. But what is driving these declines, and which models came out on top? Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry explores the figures. Following a difficult January, BEV and PHEV markets in China plummeted for a second month, according to EV Volumes’ data. BEV deliveries declined by 39.2%, with 262,698 sales in the month. Meanwhile, PHEV registrations fell 40.5%, with just 169,699 units leaving showrooms. As a result, BEV sales were down by 29.7%, with 609,513 deliveries after two months of 2026. PHEV volumes suffered more, as the 390,576 tally was 37.9% down compared with the same period last year. Increased model diversity has impacted the popularity of 2025’s best-selling options so far this year. This also suggests the appetite for new EVs in China is starting to wane. Tesla leads the way in China The Tesla Model Y led China’s BEV market in February, with 25,136 sales in the month. The crossover SUV struggled in the second month of 2025, but bounced back this year, increasing 214% year on year. Tesla often prospers in the end-of-quarter months due to its reporting patterns. This result in February highlights the turbulence of the Chinese market. The Model Y accounted for 9.6% of all local BEV sales in the month, up by 7.7 percentage points (pp). Second was the Xiaomi YU7, which only began recording domestic sales in June 2025. The model was the most popular in China during January. However, its 20,086-unit tally in February was markedly down on this performance. It accounted for 7.6% of total BEV deliveries. The Li Auto I6 rounded out the top three. Another relative newcomer, it saw sales begin in September 2025. A total of 15,997 units made their way onto Chinese roads in February. China’s top three BEVs were split by an even amount of almost 5,000 units between each position. This contrasted with the dominance of the Xiaomi YU7 in January. The result suggests buyers may be looking around in a more diverse market. Last year’s leading models appear to be struggling, as the country’s market faces headwinds. Popular models struggle Tesla saw its Model 3 place in the Chinese top 10, taking fourth in the month. With 12,758 units sold, this was a 32% year-on-year slide. The US BEV was responsible for 4.9% of deliveries, and due to competitor declines, this was an increase of 0.6pp. Last year’s best-seller, the Geely Geome Xingyuan, only managed fifth in February, with its 11,906-unit total down by 58.4%. The model has seen a slower start to 2026, suggesting it may not be able to live up to its performance last year. Sixth was the Nio ES8, which saw volumes increase dramatically since September last year. Its 11,779 units marked a 2,359.1% increase compared to February 2025, while a 4.5% market share was up 4.4pp. A pair of BYDs followed, with the Dolphin seeing stable results in seventh. A total of 6,006 units represented a decline of 0.1%. In eighth was the BYD Seagull, which saw numbers plummet by 78.6%, as just 5,779 units were sold. Next came another pair of models, with the Wuling Bingo Plus seeing 5,263 sales, a 45.3% rise compared to the same point last year. Rounding out the top 10 was the Wuling Mini, the second-best-selling BEV in China last year. With 5,230 deliveries, volumes were down 76.3%. This was only good enough for a 2% market share, a drop of 3.1pp. Xiaomi proves popular February’s top three all featured in the top cumulative positions spanning the first two months of 2026. Thanks to its strong result in January, the Xiaomi YU7 led the way. With 58,010 sales, it held 9.5% of the market, a sizeable 14,802 units ahead of its nearest challenger. This was the Tesla Model Y, which started 2026 much stronger than last year. With 43,208 units, it represented 7.1% of BEV sales and ended the two-month period 10,335 deliveries ahead of third place. This position was taken by the Li Auto I6, recording 32,873 sales. It took a 5.4% share of the country’s BEV market between January and February. While these BEVs soared, both the Geely Geome Xingyuan and the Wuling Mini struggled. The Geely model took fifth after two months with 26,793 sales. Meanwhile, the Wuling Mini did not feature in the top 10, sitting 13th after two months of 2026. Fang Cheng Bao up top in China China’s PHEV market has been struggling for some time. However, while volumes were down year-on-year, there was some stability in model choice. For the second successive month, the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 led the way. The BYD subsidiary brand saw 11,078 units sold in February. It represented 6.5% of China’s PHEV volumes in the month. The BYD Song Pro took second, although its 9,307-unit total was 37.9% down year on year. While the domestic brand placed five models in the top 10 during the month, none of them managed to see volume increases. As a popular PHEV brand in recent years, this decline is likely contributing to the market’s struggles. Third went to the Aito M7, with the PHEV variant responsible for 3.8% of all deliveries, a 2pp rise. Its 6,479 sales were an increase of 24.5% compared to February 2025. BYD volumes plummet Both of last year’s top two models struggled in February. The BYD Qin Plus saw sales plummet 66.9% as just 5,252 units left forecourts. This was enough for a 3.1% market share, down 2.5pp. It was followed by the BYD Seal 6 with 5,159 deliveries, down 59.1%. A 3% hold of the PHEV total was down 1.4pp compared to 12 months prior. Sixth was the Zeekr 9X with 5,082 units sold, having only entered the market in September 2025. It also held a 3% market share. The Li Auto L6 was next. The medium SUV struggled in February, with its 4,746 sales down by 63.9% year on year. It claimed 2.8% of the market, a 1.8pp drop. Following it in eighth was the Wey Gaoshan. First recording sales in September 2023, its numbers started ramping up in the middle of 2025. Its 4,133-unit total was a jump of 1,105% compared to February 2025. Rounding out the table was another pair of BYD vehicles. The Song L suffered a 59.5% fall as 3,724 units were sold in the month. The BYD Qin L took 10th, with 3,603 units, a 77.8% fall in volumes. This was the biggest decline in the top 10. Close battle for PHEV models After leading the sales in both January and February, the Fang Chen Bao Tai 7 led the cumulative table. With 28,631 units delivered, it held 7.3% of the market, 10,251 units ahead of its nearest competitor. In second, after two months of 2026, was the Aito M7. It saw 18,380 units delivered in the period, taking a 4.7% market share. After a strong result in January, it slipped back towards the BYD Song Pro, which held third, but was only 423 units behind. The BYD model accounted for 17,957 units between January and February. This resulted in a 4.6% share of the market.

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