Global plug-in vehicle registrations reached 2.16 million units in September 2026, a 3% increase year-over-year. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) set a record with 1.54 million registrations, up 8% year-over-year, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) declined by 9%.
The Tesla Model Y led global sales with a record 165,000 units, followed by the Tesla Model 3 at 65,000 units. The BYD Song secured fourth place with 54,519 registrations, marking a 19% year-over-year growth driven by exports to Brazil, Italy, and Germany.
Market share for plug-in vehicles reached 32% in September, with BEVs accounting for 23%. Year-to-date, the total plug-in market share stands at 25%, with BEVs at 18% and PHEVs at 7%.
Toyota outperformed Volkswagen in September, recording 61,332 registrations compared to Volkswagen’s 58,000. Toyota is currently sixth in year-to-date rankings, trailing Volkswagen by approximately 20,000 units with three months remaining in the year.
BYD maintains the lead among OEMs with a 20.2% market share, followed by Geely at 9.8% and Tesla at 8.7%. Leapmotor has risen to sixth place among OEMs with a 4.4% share, while SAIC surpassed the Volkswagen Group in the BEV-only category.
