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Hybrid Vehicle Share Grows Slightly as BEV and PHEV Sales Slip in US Q3 2026

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CleanTechnica reports that hybrid, battery electric, and plug‑in hybrid vehicles accounted for 23% of new US light‑duty vehicle sales in the third quarter of 2026, a small decline from 24% in the same quarter of 2025 . CleanTechnica reports that hybrid electric vehicles alone made up 16% of new light‑duty vehicle sales in Q3 2026, continuing to gain market share . CleanTechnica reports that the average transaction price for a new vehicle exceeded $50,000 in Q3 2026, the first time that price level was reached this year, and that this price increase slowed hybrid sales growth . CleanTechnica reports that battery electric vehicle sales fell to 6% of new US light‑duty vehicle sales in Q3 2026, down from 10% in Q3 2025 . CleanTechnica reports that the share of plug‑in hybrid electric vehicles also declined in Q3 2026 .

Why it matters. CleanTechnica notes that the slowdown in hybrid growth and the drop in BEV and PHEV shares could influence automakers' product strategies and consumer choices as vehicle prices rise . The shift suggests that higher vehicle prices may curb the adoption of electrified models in the near term .

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