Electrified vehicles continue to strengthen their position in the national market, assuming an increasingly dominant share of new car registrations in Portugal.
Historic share in the first quarter
In the first three months of 2026, 44,484 electrified passenger cars were registered, representing a growth of 33.7% compared to the same period the previous year.
This number gains even greater relevance when compared to the total of 64,059 light vehicles registered, meaning that electrified vehicles already represent 69.5% of the market. In 2025, this share was 56.8%.
Considering light commercial vehicles and heavy vehicles as well, the total number of electrified vehicles reached 45,867 units, an increase of 34.6%.
Hybrids lead the expansion
The largest contribution to this growth came from non-plug-in hybrids (including mild-hybrid), which recorded the most significant evolution.
20,764 units were registered in this segment, an increase of 44.9%, already representing 32.4% of the market.
Plug-in hybrids also grew, with 8,584 units (+27%), surpassing 13% market share. The performance of diesel versions stands out, which increased by 52.7%, primarily driven by the offering of a single brand in the market.
Electric vehicles continue to rise
100% electric vehicles also maintain a positive trajectory, with 15,136 units registered in the quarter, a growth of 24.3%.
Their share now stands at 23%. In March alone, 6,063 registrations were recorded, an increase of 22.1% compared to the same month in 2025.
Combustion clearly loses ground
In contrast, vehicles powered exclusively by gasoline and diesel continue to lose relevance.
In the first three months of the year, only 13,769 units were registered, falling behind electric and hybrid vehicles, with a share of 21.5%.
Energy transition accelerates
The data confirms a structural change in the Portuguese automotive market, with electrification taking on a central role.
The combination of greater supply, technological evolution, and changes in consumer preferences is accelerating the transition, leaving traditional models increasingly behind.