Nicosia, Cyprus. Motor vehicle registrations in Cyprus increased by 13.2 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to figures released by the Statistical Service on Wednesday. Hybrid cars accounted for more than half of all new passenger saloon car registrations during the period.
Registration totals
A total of 29,367 motor vehicles were registered between January and June 2026, compared with 25,954 in the corresponding period of 2025.
In June alone, 5,624 motor vehicles were registered, up 13.8 per cent from 4,942 in June 2025.
Passenger saloon cars
Passenger saloon cars accounted for the majority of registrations. In June, registrations of passenger saloon cars rose by 14.8 per cent to 4,338 vehicles, compared with 3,780 in the same month last year.
During the first six months of 2026, 22,597 passenger saloon cars were registered, up from 20,004 a year earlier, representing annual growth of 13.0 per cent.
New and used vehicles
The figures showed the continued importance of the used car market in Cyprus. Of all passenger saloon cars registered during the period, 7,245, or 32.1 per cent, were new vehicles, while 15,352, or 67.9 per cent, were imported used cars.
Rental car registrations
Registrations of rental passenger cars declined by 11.8 per cent, falling from 2,820 to 2,487.
Powertrain trends
The figures indicated a shift in buyer preferences by powertrain type, with hybrid vehicles strengthening their position in the Cypriot market, petrol-powered cars losing further ground, and fully electric vehicles increasing slightly.
