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Mercedes-Benz BEV sales jump 61% year on year to record 68,400 units in Q3 2026
Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 68,400 battery electric vehicles in Q3 2026, up 61% from Q3 2025 and 29% from the previous quarter, marking the highest quarterly BEV sales in company history. The BEV share of total Mercedes-Benz Cars sales reached 16.8%, up 7.2 percentage points year on year, with electrified vehicles (including plug-in hybrids) accounting for 25% of sales. Growth was driven by Europe and North America, offsetting a 6% decline in China where the Group faced challenging market conditions.
Why it matters
Accelerating BEV adoption by a major premium OEM signals growing demand for public and workplace charging infrastructure, particularly in Europe and North America where Mercedes saw strongest growth. The 16.8% BEV share and rising electrified vehicle mix indicate expanding opportunities for CPOs to secure fleet and dealership charging contracts with premium automotive brands.