Hybrid electric vehicles accounted for 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales in 2Q26, up from 14% a year earlier, while battery electric sales dipped.
US hybrid electric vehicle sales reached a record 16% of light-duty vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2026, up from 14% in the same period last year. Overall, electrified vehicles—including hybrids, battery electric, and plug-in hybrids—made up 24% of sales, a slight increase from 22% in 2Q25.
Battery electric vehicle sales declined to 6% of the market in 2Q26, down from 7% a year earlier, while plug-in hybrid sales fell to 1.4% from 1.9%. The shift follows the expiration of federal tax credits for electric vehicles, which analysts say reduced consumer incentives.
The data suggests a growing preference for hybrids amid affordability concerns and infrastructure limitations for fully electric models.