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GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (October 2026)

Nine months of growth, but momentum is cooling after a strong summer

2026/11/09

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The Western European PV market expanded for a ninth consecutive month in October, as sales rose by 3.6% YoY to nearly 1 mn units. The monthly selling rate eased 4.5% month-on-month (MoM) to 12.5 mn units/year, its lowest level since July. Year-to-date (YTD) sales reached 10.4 mn units, up 6.0% YoY.
After a strong September, growth in the Western European PV market cooled to a more modest pace in October. Calendar effects played a part, with fewer working days than a year earlier in Spain and France, while the depletion of Spain’s Auto+ Plan subsidy budget also dragged on momentum. More broadly, BEV shares reached new highs and Chinese manufacturers extended their footprint.
GlobalData has upgraded its 2026 Western European PV forecast to above 12.3 mn units, with the changes mostly driven by the UK and Germany. The 2026 forecast now sits up 4.7% from 2025’s full-year result, as the market remains defined by a competitive environment and supportive EV-focused policy.

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