Colombia · AUTOMOTIVE
Key Facts
- —August registrations 4,542 fully electric vehicles, up 176% year on year
- —August registrations 9,195 hybrids, up 51.6% year on year
- —Total market 27,124 new vehicle registrations in August 2026
- —Combined share 13,737 electrified vehicles out of 27,124 total
- —August share 50.6%, the first month above half; July was 49.9%
Hybrids and battery electric cars took more than half of Colombia’s new car market in August. Total sales are surging too.
Electrified vehicles have overtaken petrol-only cars in Colombia for the first time. They made up 50.6% of new registrations in August, according to Andemos.
In July they had reached 49.9%, just short of half.
In August, the latest month with detailed figures, electrified vehicles accounted for 13,737 out of 27,124 new registrations.
Electrified Vehicles Surge in August
In August 2026, Colombia registered about 4,542 fully electric vehicles, a jump of 176% compared with the same month last year. Meanwhile, hybrids reached 9,195 registrations, up 51.6% year on year.
These two categories together made up 13,737 of the 27,124 new vehicles registered that month, or 50.6%. Overall, the market grew 27.4% year on year in August, from 21,285 registrations in August 2025.
July Near-Half Share
For July 2026, the published figure for electrified vehicles was 49.9% of all new registrations. That is the best-documented near-half share, based on data from Colombian auto trade sources.
This means that in July, almost every second new car sold was either a hybrid or fully electric. The trend suggests a rapid shift in consumer preference.
What Counts as Electrified
In this Colombian data, electrified vehicles include battery electric cars, plug-in hybrids, full hybrids and mild hybrids. Mild hybrids, which cannot run on electricity alone, are the largest component.
In July they and full hybrids made up 8,758 of the 14,298 electrified registrations.
Battery electric cars accounted for 4,880 of the rest. Plug-in hybrids came to just 660.
A hybrid has both a petrol engine and an electric motor, while a plug-in hybrid can also be charged from the mains.
A battery electric vehicle has no combustion engine, running purely on electricity. Therefore, the term covers a range of technologies, not just one type.
August Data Breaks Down
One bulletin comes from the merchants’ federation Fenalco and the industry body ANDI, and breaks out battery electric and hybrid figures separately. Andemos publishes a consolidated electrified share instead.
For August that share was 50.6%.
It is the first month in which electrified vehicles took more than half the Colombian market.
Still, the component numbers are clear: 4,542 fully electric and 9,195 hybrids. Adding them gives 13,737, which is over half of the 27,124 total registrations.
Market Growth Context
The overall new vehicle market grew 27.4% year on year in August. The 42.1% figure widely quoted refers to the year to date: 213,377 registrations in January to August, against 150,163 a year earlier.
This surge in total sales makes the electrified share even more striking.
As a result, electrified vehicles are not just growing in a stagnant market; they are expanding alongside a booming auto sector.
Data Sources and Definitions
The figures come from national registration statistics summarised by major outlets on 1 September 2026. The July share was published by Andemos on 1 August 2026, drawn from the RUNT vehicle registry.
Registrations are recorded by the RUNT, the national traffic registry run by the Ministry of Transport. Andemos is the sustainable mobility association.
It and the pairing of ANDI and Fenalco each publish monthly analyses drawn from that registry.
Implications for Buyers
For foreign buyers and expats, this trend means more options for electrified vehicles in Colombia. However, it is important to understand the differences between hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric models.
Future Outlook
Andemos put the consolidated August share at 50.6%, up from 49.9% in July. If the trend holds, electrified vehicles could soon dominate new car sales in Colombia.
Even so, the July figure of 49.9% remains the clearest evidence of this shift. Overall, the momentum is unmistakable.
Summary of Key Numbers
In short, August saw 4,542 fully electric cars and 9,195 hybrids registered. That totals 13,737 electrified vehicles out of 27,124 new registrations.
Meanwhile, July’s share of electrified vehicles reached 49.9%, according to trade data. These numbers together show a market in transformation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are electrified vehicles in Colombia?
Electrified vehicles include battery electric cars, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids. Hybrids have both a petrol engine and an electric motor, while plug-in hybrids can be charged from the mains.
How many electrified vehicles were sold in August 2026?
In August 2026, Colombia registered 4,542 fully electric vehicles and 9,195 hybrids. Together, that makes 13,737 electrified vehicles out of 27,124 total new registrations.
Did electrified vehicles pass half the market in August?
Yes. Andemos put the electrified share at 50.6%, the first month above half.
The Fenalco and ANDI component figures, 4,542 battery electric and 9,195 hybrid out of 27,124, give the same result.
What was the electrified share in July 2026?
In July 2026, electrified vehicles reached 49.9% of new registrations. This figure was published by Andemos on 1 August 2026, based on the RUNT registry.
Connected Coverage
Sources: Andemos; RUNT; Fenalco and ANDI Boletín de Vehículos Nuevos; Colombian automotive press.
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