Hybrid electric vehicles reached 16% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in 3Q26, up from the prior year. Battery electric vehicle sales fell to 6% of new light-duty vehicles sold in 3Q26, down from 10% in 3Q25, according to estimates from Omdia.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales fell from 1.8% to 0.7% over the same period. The New Clean Vehicle Credit and the Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit expired on September 30, 2025.
Battery electric vehicles made up a record 12% of light-duty vehicle sales in September 2025, immediately before the credits expired. In 3Q26, battery electric vehicles accounted for 12% of luxury light-duty vehicle sales, down from 31% in 3Q25.
Growth of hybrid electric vehicle sales slowed this quarter as the average transaction price for a new vehicle passed $50,000, according to Kelley Blue Book.