Electric and hybrid cars top half of Turkey's market in early 2026
According to Anadolu Agency, sales of electric and hybrid cars in Turkey reached 149,333 units in the January-April period. Their share of the car market rose to 51.4 percent, passing the halfway mark for the first time.
According to data reported by Anadolu Agency, sales of electric and hybrid cars in Turkey reached 149,333 units in the January-April period this year. Their share of the car market was recorded at 51.4 percent.
Electric and hybrid models thus made up more than half of the country's car sales for the first time. The figures point to rapidly rising demand for alternative-fuel vehicles across Turkey.
Industry representatives stress the importance of expanding charging infrastructure to sustain the transition. This is not investment advice; the figures are based on official data shared by Anadolu Agency.
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