The automotive sector in Bulgaria demonstrates remarkable resilience in June 2025, with newly registered vehicles growing by an impressive 12.4% compared to the same period of the previous year. According to official data from the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA) and the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA), the domestic market is performing extremely well against the backdrop of a 7.3% decline in the European Union.
A detailed analysis reveals an even more optimistic picture for the first half of the current year. The total number of newly registered vehicles reaches 24,083 units, representing a 4.6% growth compared to the previous year's period. The most notable development is observed in the alternative drive segment.
Electric mobility shows significant progress – plug-in hybrids report an impressive growth of 72.7%, hybrid electric vehicles increase by 59%, and pure electric models grow by 48.8%. Traditional gasoline engines continue to dominate the market with a high share of 81.4%, while diesel vehicles decrease to 8.6%.