Türkiye becomes Europe’s fourth-largest electric car market
Taylan Özgür Dil-ISTANBUL
Türkiye has become Europe’s fourth-largest electric car market, overtaking countries such as Belgium, Italy and Spain, on the back of strong domestic demand.
The rise came despite the absence of direct consumer incentives similar to those offered in many European countries and at a time when manufacturers have largely prioritized European Union markets due to emissions targets. One out of every four electric cars sold in Türkiye was a Togg model. In the overall passenger car market, Türkiye maintained its position as Europe’s sixth-largest market.
According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association ACEA) and Türkiye’s Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD), Europe’s electric car market grew by 29 percent in the January-April 2026 period, supported also by renewed incentive schemes, reaching 978,845 units.In the same period, Türkiye’s electric car market expanded by 28.2 percent to 54,463 units. With this sales volume, Türkiye surpassed Italy, Spain and Belgium to become the fourth-largest electric car market in Europe.
