Business Forum • 11 May, 2026 at 6:00 PM
New car registrations in Romania increased by 2.7% in April compared to the same period in 2025, while electrified vehicles reported a 26% increase and a 68% market share, according to preliminary data from the Association of Car Producers and Importers (APIA).
Electrified cars, including electric vehicles that can be charged from external electricity sources (BEV and PHEV), as well as mild-hybrid and full hybrid vehicles with electric propulsion without external charging, held a 68% market share in April 2026. This represents the most important segment in the Romanian market, surpassing the share held by petrol and diesel engines.
Fully electric cars held a 6.3% market share, while plug-in hybrid vehicles marked a 9.8% share, up from 5.3% in April 2025.
In 2026, the top three best-selling 100% electric cars were Tesla Model Y with 426 units and a 284% year-on-year increase, BYD Dolphin Surf with 324 units, and Dacia Spring with 239 units.
In the plug-in vehicle segment, the top positions were occupied by BYD Seal U with 321 units, Chery Tiggo 8 with 183 units, and Volkswagen Tiguan with 171 units.