Gasoline-only vehicles fell below 50% of global new-vehicle sales for the first time in the first half of 2026, dropping to 49% from 73% in 2021, according to Mobility Global data. Battery-electric vehicles and hybrids have filled the gap, with EVs reaching 17% market share and hybrids at 18%, though 83% of new cars still retain an engine. The shift accelerated due to rising fuel prices from Middle East conflicts, with the largest declines in China and Europe.