Growth of electric vehicles in the EU: Bulgaria with an impressive 95% jump for the half-year

23.07.2026 | Cars

New car registrations in the EU increased by 5.7% in 2026. Electric and hybrid models are dominating, while petrol and diesel cars are losing ground.

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Boom in electric mobility in the EU

Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) shows steady growth of 5.7% in the EU new car market in the first half of 2026. The trend is clear – consumers are increasingly choosing electrified vehicles.

Hybrid cars account for 37.3% of the market, while fully electric models reach a share of 20.7%.

The market in Bulgaria: Electric revolution

Bulgaria reports significant progress in the transition to green mobility. The total number of new registrations in the country increased by 7.9% to 25,957. Key highlights:

An interesting fact is that while gasoline cars in Bulgaria saw a slight decline of 3%, diesel vehicles recorded a growth of 11.6%.

Manufacturer leaders

Despite market dynamics, the ranking of manufacturers remains relatively stable: