Stellantis reports 5% sales growth in Q1 2026 across Europe

Stellantis reported a solid start to 2026, closing the first quarter with a 5% year-on-year increase in vehicle sales across the EU30 market, signalling continued momentum in its recovery strategy.

The automotive group registered 696,676 vehicles during the quarter, outpacing the broader European market, which grew by a more modest 3.7% over the same period. Stellantis also strengthened its competitive position, increasing its market share by 0.21 percentage points to 17.5%, its highest quarterly level since early 2024. When combined with Leapmotor International, the group’s share rises to 18.1%.

Notably, Stellantis stood out among Europe’s top 10 automakers as the only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to expand its market share during the quarter.

Several Stellantis brands delivered standout results. FIAT led the surge with a 25.4% increase in sales, followed by Lancia (+15.7%), Citroën (+12.3%), and Opel / Vauxhall (+10.5%).

Geographically, the company recorded particularly strong growth in key markets. Germany saw a 15.2% rise in sales, while Italy and Spain posted gains of 6.7% and 6.1%, respectively. Smaller markets also contributed significantly, with Austria up 31.1% and Poland increasing by 18%.

Stellantis maintained its leadership in the European light commercial vehicle sector through its Stellantis Pro One division, capturing a 28.7% market share. The company also topped the hybrid vehicle segment, holding a 21.6% share across plug-in, full, and mild hybrid categories.

Emanuele Cappellano, Chief Operating Officer for Enlarged Europe at Stellantis, said the first quarter “consolidated the recovery process already initiated” in late 2025, adding that growth is being driven by a customer-focused approach and a balanced product line up.

In Italy, Stellantis dominated the rankings, with its models occupying the top five positions. The Fiat Pandina led the market, followed by the Jeep Avenger, Fiat Grande Panda, Citroën C3, and the Leapmotor T03. Leapmotor also emerged as the top-performing brand in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment.

In France, Stellantis retained its leadership with a market share nearing 31%, placing five models in the country’s top 10 best sellers. Meanwhile, Germany saw the company’s market share climb to 12.7%, up 1.2 percentage points year-on-year.