New car registrations in Romania rose by 2.71% in April of this year compared to the same period in 2025, while the electric vehicle segment saw a 26.31% increase, according to preliminary data from the Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Importers (APIA) released on Monday.
According to official statistics, based on figures compiled by the General Directorate for Driver’s Licenses and Vehicle Registration (DGPCI), the total passenger car market declined by 14.71% in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year, according to Agerpres.
In April, new passenger car registrations rose by 2.71% compared to April 2025, while registrations of electrified vehicles increased by 26.31%, with all-electric passenger cars alone reporting a 2051% increase, reaching 639 units.
The ranking of new passenger car brands registered is led by Dacia – with 1,711 units, followed by Toyota (1,062), Volkswagen (913), Skoda (775), Mercedes-Benz (445), Hyundai (396), BMW (394), Renault (366), Chery (356), and Ford (353).
In the automotive models segment, the top three positions are occupied, in order, by Dacia Duster – with 726 new units registered, Toyota Corolla (459), and Dacia Logan (306).