Canada motor vehicle sales rise in August as ZEV demand accelerates
Canada records 174,611 new motor vehicle sales in August 2026, with volumes rising 4.9% from a year earlier. Sales value increases 8.8% over the same period, while zero-emission vehicles expand their share of the market to 13.0%.
Highlights
- New passenger car sales in Canada rose 14.2% year-on-year in August 2026, outpacing the 3.5% increase in new truck sales.
- Zero-emission vehicle sales reached 22,716 units in August 2026, up 55.1% year-on-year, increasing their market share from 8.8% to 13.0%.
- August's dollar sales growth outpaced unit sales, indicating a higher-value sales mix as electrified vehicles gain market share.
August sales growth led by cars and electric models
As reported by Statistics Canada, new passenger car sales grow 14.2% in August 2026 from a year earlier, outpacing the 3.5% increase in new truck sales and helping lift the overall market.In total, 22,716 new zero-emission vehicles are sold in the month, up 55.1% from the same period in 2025. Their share of total new motor vehicle sales rises from 8.8% a year earlier to 13.0%, pointing to faster adoption of battery electric and plug-in hybrid models.
Canadian auto market shows shifting demand mix
The August figures indicate that electrified vehicles continue to take a larger role in Canada's new vehicle market, even as overall sales post moderate year-on-year growth. The increase in dollar sales outpaces unit growth, suggesting a higher-value sales mix across the market.Statistics Canada defines zero-emission vehicles as motor vehicles with the potential to produce no tailpipe emissions, a category that includes battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The agency says the data are subject to revision.
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