The growth of hydrogen-powered vehicles has fueled the automotive market. The electrification of cars in Europe has had a positive impact on the global market for electric vehicles. Sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles increased by 72.9% in September, supported by the general growth of the European market.

In particular, France saw a 107.5% increase in hydrogen-powered vehicle sales, while Germany registered an increase of 94.7%. Sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles were also high in Italy (47.3%) and Spain (47.3%). The automotive market continued to grow, with a 9.3% increase in new fuel vehicle registrations during September.

France was the main driver of growth, with a 79.1% increase in hydrogen-powered vehicle sales. Europeans opted for hydrogen-powered vehicles, which now represent the second most popular market in Europe after hydrogen-powered vehicles. This occurred thanks to targeted measures and a wider range of models available.

Additionally, there has been a significant boost in electricity in the past eight months of 2026, with a 48.5% increase in sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles, raising their market share to 22.7% compared to 16.1% from the previous year. Sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Germany have increased by 58.1% in the first quarter of 2026, while those in France have risen by 79.1%. The electrification of cars has had a positive impact on other sectors, such as oil and diesel.

Sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles have surpassed those of hydrogen-powered vehicles, with a decline of 19.1% in sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles and a decrease of 19.5% in sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles.