Cyprus Vehicle Registrations Surge 13.2% Led by Hybrid Car Demand
Motor Vehicles Registrations up 13.2% in the First Semester of 2026
Total motor vehicle registrations in Cyprus climbed to 29,367 during the first half of 2026. While passenger cars and commercial vehicles saw double-digit growth, a massive shift toward hybrid models dominated the market, capturing over half of all passenger registrations.
Overall Growth in Vehicle Registrations
The total registrations of motor vehicles increased by 13.2% to 29,367 in January-June 2026, from 25,954 in January-June 2025, according to data published by the Statistical Service.
Passenger Saloon Cars and Rental Market
Passenger saloon cars increased to 22,597 from 20,004 in January-June 2025, recording a rise of 13%. Of the total passenger saloon cars, 7,245 or 32.1% were new and 15,352 or 67.9% were used cars. Rental cars in particular recorded a fall of 11.8% (from 2,820 to 2,487).
Shift to Hybrid and Electric Fuel Types
According to CyStat, the share of petrol powered passengers’ cars to the total of this category of vehicles decreased in January-June 2026 to 35.2% (from 43.6% in the corresponding period of the preceding year) and of diesel-powered cars to 8.2% in 2026 from 8.6% in 2025. On the other hand, the share of electric cars increased to 4.9% (from 4.8%) and the share of hybrid cars rose from 43% to 51.7%.
Buses and Goods Conveyance Vehicles
Motor coaches and buses registered in January-June 2026 increased to 111, from 78 in the same period of 2025. Goods conveyance vehicles increased by 14.9% to 3,510 in January-June 2026, compared to 3,055 in January-June 2025. In particular, light goods vehicles increased by 12.9% to 2,795, road tractors (units of trailers) by 18.4% to 135, heavy goods vehicles by 22.3% to 423 and rental vehicles by 31.9% to 157.
Two-Wheeler Registrations
Mopeds of less than 50cc registered in January-June 2026 decreased to 77 compared to 112 in the corresponding period of the previous year. Motorcycles increased by 13.4% to 2,681 in January-June 2026, compared to 2,364 in the same period of 2025.
June 2026 Monthly Breakdown
In June 2026, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 5,624, recording an increase of 13.8% compared to 4,942 in June 2025. Passenger saloon cars registered a rise of 14.8% to 4,338, from 3,780 in June 2025.
