Turkey vehicle registrations reach 35 million in September 2026

According to September 2026 data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), the total number of motor vehicles registered in Turkey has reached 35,065,235. While the total vehicle stock continues to grow, new registrations in September saw a 6.3 percent decrease compared to the previous month and an 18 percent decline compared to the same month last year.

In terms of vehicle types, motorcycles accounted for 45.1 percent of new registrations in September, followed by automobiles at 40 percent. Within the total registered vehicle park, automobiles represent 51.7 percent, motorcycles 21.9 percent, and light commercial vehicles 14.2 percent.

A significant shift toward electrification is evident. The number of registered electric vehicles rose to 486,359, marking a 52.4 percent increase over the previous year. Hybrid vehicles also saw growth, reaching 915,892 units. Additionally, the number of commercial charging sockets in Turkey increased to 48,971, according to EPDK.

In the automotive brand market for September, Renault led new registrations with a 16.1 percent share, followed by Togg at 9.8 percent, Hyundai at 8.6 percent, Volkswagen at 7.1 percent, and Toyota at 6.8 percent.