Tuesday, 28 October 2025
New passenger car registrations in Austria surged by 10.7 percent in the first eight months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to the latest data from Statistics Austria. A total of 189,370 passenger cars were newly registered by August, contributing to 260,233 motor vehicle registrations overall—an increase of 3.4 percent year on year.
August marked a significant monthly uptick in passenger car registrations, which rose by 25.3 percent from August 2024 to reach 21,452 new registrations. Hybrid vehicles were particularly popular, with petrol-electric hybrids accounting for 35.9 percent of new car registrations during that month—an increase of 59.8 percent. Fully electric cars made up 20.1 percent, up 39.2 percent year-on-year. Diesel-electric hybrids and conventional petrol and diesel vehicles comprised a smaller share of the market.
Over the broader January–August period, 39.8 percent of new passenger cars featured conventional fuel systems, down sharply as hybrids accounted for 32.8 percent and electric vehicles held 21.5 percent of newly registered cars.
Private buyers accounted for 36.9 percent of new passenger car registrations, and they predominantly opted for alternative fuel vehicles: among this group, nearly 59.1 percent chose hybrids or electric cars, compared with 40.9 percent selecting traditional petrol or diesel models. Companies, municipalities, and other legal entities represented the remaining 63.1 percent of new registrations.
Volkswagen led manufacturer shares from January through August with 14.1 percent, followed by Škoda (10.8 percent), BMW (7.3 percent), and Audi (6.3 percent). Cupra recorded the largest relative gain, up 100.1 percent, while other manufacturers such as Škoda, Dacia, Hyundai, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Toyota also reported increases. Among electric models, BMW, VW, Tesla, Škoda, and BYD were the most registered brands.
In contrast, the commercial vehicle segment declined, with new registrations in categories such as light lorries and articulated trucks falling between 10 and 30 percent year-over-year. Two-wheeled vehicle registrations also dropped sharply: mopeds by 19.1 percent and motorcycles by 9.2 percent.
Statistics Austria compiled the data using registration records collected from insurance companies and registration offices. The figures include short-term and standard registrations for new vehicles, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Source: Statistik Austria
