Spain Passenger Car Registrations Rise 7.8% in June 2026 as Hybrid Demand Leads Market

Passenger car registrations in Spain reached 128,426 units during June 2026, representing a 7.8% increase compared with June 2025, according to figures released by the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC) on July 1. During the first six months of 2026, registrations totaled 647,711 units, marking a 6.2% year-on-year improvement. The latest results indicate that the Spanish passenger vehicle market continued its steady recovery during the first half of the year while maintaining consistent sales momentum.

Toyota remained the leading brand in June with sales of 9,542 units, reflecting a 6.1% increase from the previous year. Volkswagen recorded 8,574 units, down 2.8% year-on-year, while SEAT posted one of the strongest performances among major brands after sales climbed 21.5% to 7,928 units. Dacia delivered 7,500 units, up 3.5%, and Kia increased registrations by 20.7% to reach 6,550 units compared with June 2025.

Best-Selling Passenger Cars in Spain During June 2026

The monthly sales rankings highlighted strong demand across several popular passenger vehicle models. The Dacia Sandero secured the top position, followed by the SEAT Ibiza, Peugeot 2008, Toyota Corolla and MG ZS. These models continued attracting buyers across multiple customer segments, reinforcing their competitive position in the Spanish market during June.

Top-Selling Passenger Car Models in Spain – June 2026

Sales Performance by Customer Segment

Private customers accounted for the largest increase during June, with registrations rising 11.5% to 54,481 units. Business fleet purchases also expanded, growing 2.1% to 43,101 units, while rental companies registered 30,844 vehicles, representing a 9.8% increase compared with June 2025. The balanced improvement across all three purchasing channels contributed to the overall expansion of Spain's passenger car market during the month.

Hybrid Vehicles Continue to Lead Fuel Preference

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) remained the preferred powertrain, accounting for 45.9% of all passenger car registrations in June. Gasoline vehicles represented 24.3% of the market, followed by plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at 12.1%. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) captured 11.1%, while gas-powered vehicles represented 3.7% and diesel vehicles accounted for the remaining 2.9%, demonstrating the continued shift toward electrified mobility options.

Industry Calls for Swift Auto+ Incentive Implementation

The GANVAM association stated that June marked the fourth consecutive month in which passenger car registrations exceeded 100,000 units, supported by strong consumer demand for BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs. The association noted that replacement demand and manufacturer incentives ahead of the Auto+ program strengthened private purchases. It also emphasized that first-half registrations comfortably surpassed 600,000 units and indicated that additional market growth could follow if planned government support measures are implemented promptly. The Spanish automotive industry has urged the government to quickly introduce the Auto+ scheme, covering eligible vehicle purchases made from January 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Spain's passenger car registrations increase in June 2026?
Passenger car registrations in Spain increased because demand remained strong across private, business and rental buyers while electrified vehicles continued gaining popularity. Industry associations also cited replacement demand and automaker purchase promotions ahead of the Auto+ incentive program as important contributors. Registrations exceeded 100,000 units for the fourth consecutive month, and the market is expected to maintain positive momentum if the planned government support measures are implemented as scheduled.