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Global electric vehicle market growth and regional shifts

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The global automotive market continues its shift toward electrification, though regional trends vary. In Latin America, Ecuador has seen rapid growth, recording 123,927 new vehicle sales between January and September 2026—a 40.3% increase over the same period in 2025. In Mexico, light vehicle sales reached a decade-high milestone of 1,144,002 units from January to September 2026, a 5% year-over-year increase. However, September 2026 data reveals a disconnect between sales and manufacturing; production fell approximately 15% and exports dropped between 11.9% and 12%, potentially due to U.S. tariff pressures. While major manufacturers like General Motors and Nissan experienced significant production declines, ~~and Mercedes-Benz reported zero production and exports for the month,~~ some brands are outperforming the ~~market.~~ market: MG Motor saw 12.2% growth, and Grupo Chirey reported record results with a 51% increase in exports. Regional data from Chihuahua shows a 2.2% increase in new vehicle sales from January to September, with significant momentum in alternative technologies; between January and May, plug-in hybrid sales rose by 346.8% and electric vehicle sales grew by 63.7%. Additionally, Mexico’s used car market showed signs of recovery with sales growing 6.8% in September. In Argentina, the industry faces a challenging period with a 15.6% year-on-year drop in production and declining domestic sales due to competition from Chinese imports. To counter these pressures, Stellantis announced plans to begin new engine production by year-end, supported by provincial tax exemptions in Córdoba. Other global markets show diverse performance. India reported record retail sales in September 2026, with electric vehicle (EV) penetration reaching 12% in the first half of FY2027. Globally, Volkswagen Group reported a 9% decrease in worldwide deliveries for the first nine months, driven by a 30% slump in China, despite growth in South America and Europe’s EV segments. In Spain, while the renting sector has reached a 26% market share, broader EV demand remains a challenge despite expanding infrastructure, though Cuenca saw hybrid and electric vehicles account for nearly 84% of registrations.

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