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ICE Vehicle Sales Crash 49%(!) While EV Share Jumps to 67%(!)

ICE vehicle sales plummet as EVs gain traction

By · Published October 18, 2026  09:31 UTC · Updated October 18, 2026  11:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: ICE vehicle sales plummet as EVs gain traction
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Chinese automakers are feeling the pinch of declining ICE vehicle sales. This trend is not isolated, as Yahoo Finance reports Chinese global vehicle sales were down 8% in September.

WSJ coverage notes Chinese automakers are shifting focus to international expansion despite EU caps on hybrid vehicle imports. Chinese carmakers are now exporting more vehicles as the EU imposes a 350,000 yearly cap on hybrid vehicle imports.

This move is likely to impact companies that rely heavily on ICE vehicles. The current state of the market shows a significant shift towards electric vehicles.

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What is the impact of EU caps on hybrid vehicle imports?

The EU has capped hybrid vehicle imports at 350,000 a year.

How have Chinese automakers responded to the decline in ICE vehicle sales?

Chinese automakers are shifting focus to international expansion.

What is the current market share of EVs?

EVs now make up 67% of the market.

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