Car registrations in Italy rose by 3.9% in September compared to the same month last year, reaching 127,783 units, according to data published on Thursday by the National Union of Foreign Motor Vehicle Representatives in Italy (UNRAE).
However, from January to September, vehicle deliveries show a year-on-year decline of 3.3%, with a total of 1.17 million registrations, compared to 1.21 million in the same period of the previous year.
Electrification trend continues in September
September also saw a continuation of the upward trend in the electrification of the Italian car market.
Sales of fully electric models (BEVs) increased by 11.7%, with 7,190 new registrations, while plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) almost tripled (+164%) to reach 11,062 units.
Meanwhile, mild hybrids (HEVs) remained the most popular drivetrain in Italy for yet another month, with 57,708 registrations, marking a 7% increase compared to September 2024.
Between January and September:
- BEVs rose by 26%, reaching 61,249 units.
- PHEVs grew by a notable 72.1%, totalling 70,303 registrations.
- HEVs recorded a 9% increase, with 524,753 units registered so far this year.
Despite these figures, Italy’s plug-in vehicle market continues to grow at a slower pace than the European average.
While electric vehicles represent 15.6% of total car sales across Europe, Italy only reaches a combined 11% share when adding both electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
In contrast, HEVs account for a substantial 44.6% of the Italian market up to September.
Petrol and diesel models losing ground
In line with broader European trends, petrol and diesel models are steadily losing popularity in Italy.
In September:
- Petrol vehicle registrations fell by 7.1% to 29,061 units.
- Diesel vehicle registrations declined sharply by 28.4%, with only 11,197 units sold.
Over the first three quarters of the year:
- Petrol-powered cars totalled 298,198 registrations, a 16.6% drop year-on-year.
- Diesel vehicles reached 112,744 units, representing a 34.4% decline.
Fiat Panda and Fiat Remain Italy’s favourite model and brand
The Fiat Panda maintained its position as the best-selling car in Italy for the ninth consecutive month in September, with 7,671 registrations.
It was followed by the Jeep Avenger (4,857 units) and the Dacia Sandero (4,138 units). Completing the top five were the Toyota Yaris Cross (3,087) and the Toyota Yaris (2,780).
Cumulatively up to September:
- The Fiat Panda has achieved 81,957 registrations,
- Followed by the Dacia Sandero (38,644)
- And the Jeep Avenger (38,258).
- The Citroën C3 and Dacia Duster ranked fourth and fifth, with 30,791 and 28,480 units, respectively.
Fiat also tops brand rankings
Fiat was once again the most popular car brand in Italy in September, leading the market for the ninth month in a row with 12,326 units sold, a 35.6% increase year-on-year.
It was followed by:
- Volkswagen with 9,754 registrations (-1.9%), and
- Toyota with 9,704 vehicles (+2.9%).
In cumulative terms up to August:
- Fiat has sold 112,131 vehicles, although this represents a 6.3% decrease year-on-year.
- Toyota follows with 90,339 registrations (-1.6%)
- And Volkswagen with 84,809 (-5.1%).
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