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Hybrid vehicles gain share in U.S. as BEV sales stay lower

In 2Q26, 24.0% of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales were hybrid electric, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid, versus 22.0% in 2Q25.

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In the second quarter of 2026, hybrids and plug-in models accounted for a larger share of U.S. new light-duty vehicle sales, even as battery electric vehicle sales remained lower following the expiration of a federal tax credit, according to EIA.

EIA data show that 24.0% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the United States were hybrid electric, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in 2Q26, up from 22.0% in 2Q25.

Over that same period, hybrid electric vehicles continued to expand their footprint, reaching 16.0% of light-duty vehicle sales in 2Q26, a record level, per EIA.

EIA also notes that the market shares of battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles changed during 2Q25 to 2Q26, though the provided excerpt cuts off before those specific figures.

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