Gasoline-only vehicles accounted for 49% of global new-car sales in the first half of 2026, down sharply from 73% in 2021, according to Mobility Global data. Gas-only sales fell 10% year‑on‑year to about 20.25 million units, while conventional hybrids rose to 7.27 million (18% share) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) grew 12% to 6.87 million (17%). The remaining roughly 16% comprises diesel, plug‑in hybrids and other fuels, so roughly 83% of new vehicles still include an internal combustion engine. Regional BEV growth is concentrated in Europe (up 32% to 1.81 million), Southeast Asia (up 81% to 350,000) and Oceania (more than doubled to 110,000); China remains the largest BEV market at 3.44 million units (down 3%), while North America saw BEV sales decline about 15%.
The shift away from gas-only models accelerated amid higher fuel prices linked to Middle East conflict and a slight contraction of the overall market, and analysts report buyers who switch to EVs rarely revert to gasoline. The U.S. is a notable exception: EV sales slowed after federal tax-credit changes, with Q3 EV deliveries forecast to fall sharply and some manufacturers reporting steep quarter‑on‑quarter drops. Still, U.S. powertrain mixes show ICE share edging down and hybrids setting records, indicating electrification is advancing even where pure‑BEV penetration faces short-term setbacks.
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