https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ice-vehicle-sales-crash-49-while-ev-share-jumps-to-67Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ice-vehicle-sales-crash-49-while-ev-share-jumps-to-67https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ice-vehicle-sales-crash-49-while-ev-share-jumps-to-67#u142591Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:31:27 +0000Electric vehicles captured a record 67 percent market share in China during September 2026, driven by high gas prices and a continuous influx of new battery electric models. Internal combustion engine vehicle sales dropped significantly, falling 49 percent as domestic car sales continued a broader downturn. Total vehicle sales reached approximately 1.6 million units, consisting of 45 percent battery electric vehicles and 22 percent plug-in hybrids. Meanwhile, Chinese automakers maintained export momentum despite international hurdles, including European Union limits on hybrid vehicle imports.W