Hyundai Motor Europe Announces 24% Growth in Electrified Vehicles and 600,000 Passenger Car Registrations in 2025

Offenbach am Main, February 6, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Europe delivered a solid performance in 2025, achieving 603,542 passenger car registrations and a 4.2% market share across EU35 markets (EU, EFTA, UK, Eastern Europe and Türkiye). The company continued to strengthen its position in the electrified vehicle segment, recording 24% volume growth: battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were the primary growth driver, rising by 48%, while Hybrid (HEV) and Plug‑in Hybrid (PHEV) models increased by 11%. With a 18% BEV sales mix in Europe, Hyundai demonstrated solid progress in an increasingly dynamic market environment. In addition, the company expanded its customer base across the two key channels: private sales grew by 2%, and fleet sales increased by 4% over the previous year.¹

Strong Performance in Major European Markets

In 2025, Hyundai saw significant successes in key European markets. In the UK, volumes continued to grow, delivering the second highest result in Hyundai history in the country, with a total amount of 93,124 units – moving from ninth to sixth place in the passenger car market. In Germany, Hyundai ranked as the best-selling Asian brand in the passenger car segment with 92,890 units sold equaling a market share of 3.3%, and EV registrations growing by 49%, achieving an EV mix of 27%. In Spain, Hyundai maintained its position as the fourth best-selling brand, achieving the best volume ever in the market with 64,467 units and a 5.8% market share. In Italy, Hyundai’s market share remained stable with 3.0% market share and a volume of of 47,046 units, while the xEV mix was 9 points above the market thanks to a growth in EV sales. In France, Hyundai ranked among the top 10 brands with a total market share of 2.8% and a total volume of 45,623 registrations. France also saw strong xEV sales, with Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) representing 35% of sales, ahead of the market level of 22%. In Türkiye, Hyundai increased its sales by 10% in 2025, with a total volume of 67,368 units, ranking sixth in the passenger car market.²

These figures mark proof points for the success of Hyundai’s electrification strategy, as many of its models are leading the EV segment. INSTER ranks second in the total A-Segment EV in the region, with a total volume of 33,917 units. INSTER was named the 2025 World Electric Vehicle, and IONIQ 9 Germany’s 2026 Premium Car of the Year. Meanwhile, the TUCSON, which is available in HEV and PHEV versions as well as a traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), leads the European compact SUV private channel with a 5.3% market share.³

"Europe is central to Hyundai's global growth. Our investments across the region in manufacturing, R&D and people, reflect our long-term commitment to Europe and our localization strategy. Our teams in Czech Republic, Türkiye and Germany are advancing Hyundai's vision of Progress for Humanity in Europe. With five new models launching over the next 18 months and a fully electrified lineup available by 2027, we are moving with speed and purpose to give European customers the choices they deserve." - Hyundai Motor Company CEO Jose Muñoz

In light of the EU market ambition toward EVs, Hyundai plans to further strengthen its commitment to electrification and sustainable mobility in the region.

“Hyundai Motor Europe delivered a solid performance in 2025, driven by a 24% increase in electrified vehicle sales and a market share in hybrid and electric models that exceeds our total market share,” says Xavier Martinet, President & CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe. “We will continue to invest in these powertrains with a strong product offensive of five all‑new models over the next 18 months – working closely with our dealer partners to deliver exactly what European customers want, while preparing confidently for tomorrow.”

Fully Electrified Model Line-Up by 2027

In line with the deepening of the company’s electrification strategy, Hyundai will expand its electrified product offering. Five new models are slated for launch in the next 18 months – three of which will be in the B-segment to align with customer needs in Europe, among them the IONIQ 3, celebrating its world premiere at Milan Design Week in April 2026. Following this, the Hyundai line-up is one of the most complete EV line-ups available – with seven BEVs from the smallest Hyundai INSTER to the Hyundai Staria Electric.

While about 80% of all models currently have an electrified version available, Hyundai will electrify all its models by 2027 – with a comprehensive technology roadmap to continue improving its electric and hybrid performance.

Deepening Hyundai’s Commitment to Europe

Hyundai’s dedication to Europe is tangible in many aspects: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) in Nošovice just celebrated the production of its five-millionth vehicle, a TUCSON Hybrid. This milestone reflects long-term stability, technological maturity and production in Europe for Europe. Hyundai Motor Türkiye (HMTR), the brand’s plant in Izmit, is preparing to manufacture its first electric vehicle, the IONIQ 3, later this year.

Both plants as well as the Research & Development center at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC) in Germany saw major investments to further strengthen Hyundai’s EV footprint in the European region. With a €150 million investment in the new Square Campus, Hyundai expanded its facilities at HMETC by an additional 25,000m² last year, transforming it into one of the most advanced automotive R&D centers in Europe. At Izmit, Hyundai’s manufacturing plant in Türkiye, the company invested €250 million to transform the facility with a redesigned EV body floor, high-voltage battery integration and power electronics, and there will be even more investments done during the upcoming years. The Nošovice plant in Czech Republic was likewise expanded in 2025 to support BEV battery production and assembly, totaling over €2 billion invested since its opening in 2008.

About Hyundai Motor Europe HQ

Hyundai Motor Europe HQ was formally established in 2000, with its main office located in Offenbach, Germany. Serving as the regional headquarters, it is responsible for the sales of vehicles in 42 European countries through over 2,000 sales and aftersales outlets. With 603,542 vehicles sold in 2025, Hyundai holds a markets share of 4.2 % across EU35 (EU, EFTA, UK, Eastern Europe and Turkey). More than 70 per cent of Hyundai vehicles sold in the region are models engineered, tested, and manufactured in Europe, tailored to meet the specific needs of European customers. These vehicles are designed and engineered in Hyundai’s R&D facilities in Germany, and produced at the company’s Czech and Turkish production plants.

In 2025, 24 per cent of Hyundai cars sold in Europe were electrified vehicles, including INSTER, named 2025 World Electric Vehicle and the IONIQ 9 named Germany’s 2026 Premium Car of the Year. This solidifies Hyundai’s position as one of the leading manufacturers in terms of electrification in Europe as the company undergoes a transformation into a Smart Mobility Solutions Provider. Moreover, about 80 per cent of Hyundai’s current line-up in Europe is available as an electrified version.

With its vision of “Progress for Humanity” and a strong commitment to electrification, Hyundai is accelerating the expansion of its battery‑electric vehicle line-up, electrifying all models in Europe by 2027. A major milestone on this journey will be the launch of the highly anticipated IONIQ 3 in 2026, set to become a key highlight in Hyundai’s EV portfolio. Hyundai offers a unique Five-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package with all new cars sold in the region. This package includes a five-year warranty with no mileage limit, five years of roadside assistance, and five years of vehicle health checks, providing customers with added peace of mind.

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¹ Source: Dataforce registrations passenger cars in EU35 (EU, EFTA, UK, Eastern Europe and Türkiye)

² Source: Dataforce registrations passenger cars

³ Source: Dataforce registrations passenger cars in EU35 (EU, EFTA, UK, Eastern Europe and Türkiye)