Sweden is close to the point where half of all new cars are electric. Industry body Mobility Sweden reported on October 1, 2026 that 28,667 new passenger cars were registered in September, about 14% more than a year earlier, and that battery-electric cars took a 49% share, up from 38% in September 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Sweden registered 28,667 new cars in September 2026.
- Battery-electric cars took 49%, up from 38%.
- All plug-in vehicles reached 71%.
- Private buyers now account for 40% of the electric market.
Key Figures
- New cars: 28,667 in September (+14%).
- Battery-electric share: 49%, up from 38%.
- All plug-in vehicles: 71%, up from 68%.
- Year to date: electric cars up 26%, with a 43% share.
- Private buyers: their share of the electric market rose from 33% to 40% in January–September; private EV registrations are up 52%.
Background
Mobility Sweden notes a clear shift from plug-in hybrids to fully electric cars, and says the return of private customers is a key driver. Six in ten electric cars are still registered by companies, so business fleet choices will continue to shape both the new and used EV market.
What It Means
A larger share of private EV buyers means more demand for home and housing-cooperative charging, where shared parking and fair billing are key. Installers should plan load management from the start. Our EV-ACT3204PE 22 kW wallbox (RFID and app, CE) and EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station (two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID) support RFID and networked management for shared sites. Nordic distributors can visit our distributor program.
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