European Car Price Forecast 2026
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The forecast is based on current industry estimates and is subject to change due to significant geopolitical or economic events.
🔼 New cars: Moderate price increases are expected, approximately +2-8% on average (for many models, approximately +€1,000-€2,000). Reason: High interest rates make car loans and leasing more expensive, reducing consumer demand.
🔼 Electric vehicles (EVs): Price increases are expected to be higher, +5-10%.
Reason: Rising battery raw material costs (lithium, nickel), continued shortages of some materials, and logistical risks are increasing EV production costs.
⬇️ Used cars: Overall, a downward correction of ~-5-10% is possible, especially in the used EV segment. The decline may be more noticeable (>10%) due to rapid technology depreciation.
Reason: Oversupply in the used car market, along with rising EU CO2 standards and subsidies, are changing the demand structure, stimulating a shift to EVs and hybrids.
⬇️ Premium segment: price increases are less predictable—demand will decline, impacted by high interest rates and limited liquidity. Prices will likely remain unchanged.
The forecast is based on current industry estimates and is subject to change due to significant geopolitical or economic events.
🔼 New cars: Moderate price increases are expected, approximately +2-8% on average (for many models, approximately +€1,000-€2,000). Reason: High interest rates make car loans and leasing more expensive, reducing consumer demand.
🔼 Electric vehicles (EVs): Price increases are expected to be higher, +5-10%.
Reason: Rising battery raw material costs (lithium, nickel), continued shortages of some materials, and logistical risks are increasing EV production costs.
⬇️ Used cars: Overall, a downward correction of ~-5-10% is possible, especially in the used EV segment. The decline may be more noticeable (>10%) due to rapid technology depreciation.
Reason: Oversupply in the used car market, along with rising EU CO2 standards and subsidies, are changing the demand structure, stimulating a shift to EVs and hybrids.
⬇️ Premium segment: price increases are less predictable—demand will decline, impacted by high interest rates and limited liquidity. Prices will likely remain unchanged.
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Malaga
February, 2026
