The automobile market in Portugal grew 10.3% between January and August, with 197,632 new vehicles, according to data from ACAP – Associação Automóvel de Portugal today released.
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01/09/2026
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“ Dand january to august 2026, were put into circulation 197.632 new vehicles, which represented an increase of 10.3% compared to the same period of the previous year ", indicated, in a statement, the association.
In August alone 17,209 motor vehicles were registered in Portugal, an increase of 11.3% compared to the same month of 2025.
In the cumulative period from January to August, 169,323 light vehicles were registered, an annual increase of 9.5%.
During this period, 75.6% of new registered passenger cars were powered by alternative energies.
In particular, 26.8% of new passenger cars were electric.
In turn, the market for light goods reached 22,299 units, a gain of 9.8% compared to the same period of 2025.
Until August, the registrations of heavy vehicles stood at 6,010 units, advancing 39.6% from the same period of the previous year.