Electric vehicles: 6.29% market share in first half of 2026

Wednesday, 9 September 2026, marked World EV Day, with Newsit presenting recent data on the progress of electric vehicles in the Greek market. According to the report, electric cars reached a 6.29% share of the total car market in the first half of 2026. In the same period, 5,284 electric vehicle registrations were recorded, the same source reports. Separately, in June 2026 the monthly share of electric vehicles rose to 7.21%, a performance that stands out compared to the six-month average. Newsit’s report places this data within the context of the anniversary day, as a snapshot of the progress of the Greek car market towards electrification.

Newsit points out that this trend could push the share of electric vehicles above 7% of the total market by the end of 2026, though this is an estimate stated in the report and not a confirmed outcome. The difference between the first-half share of 6.29% and the June peak of 7.21% shows that the trajectory is not necessarily linear, but includes months of stronger demand. The economy sector has historically recorded such fluctuations in the car market, depending on seasonality and model availability.

The data cited by Newsit relates exclusively to market share and the number of registrations, without including detailed data on the number of charging points, the cost of use, or any subsidies, elements not documented in the report and not covered here. The report places the figures within the broader context of charging infrastructure in Greece, without, however, citing a specific number of chargers or a comparison with other countries. This context also includes the broader discussion about the end of free electric vehicle charging in Athens, an issue that has been in the news recently without being analysed further in today’s report. The same source does not provide data on the rate of installation of new chargers this year, nor on their geographic distribution across the country’s regions.

The data presented by Newsit concerns the first half of 2026 and a single monthly performance in June, while the forecast of a share above 7% by the end of the year remains an estimate rather than a confirmed development. Data on how the market evolved in the months after June is not available in the report, nor is a detailed picture of charging infrastructure nationwide. The next update on the progress of electrification is expected to come from data for the second half of 2026.