# ASEAN Auto Sales Up 13% in Q3

> ASEAN auto sales rose 13% in Q3 as EV and hybrid demand surged in key markets.
- Title: ASEAN Auto Sales Up 13% in Q3 · Nikkei Asia | Shortify
- Summary: ASEAN auto sales rose 13% in Q3 as EV and hybrid demand surged in key markets. ASEAN auto sales reached 800,000 vehicles in Q3 2026, driven by electric and…
- Keywords: asean, hybrid, indonesia, thailand, auto sales, Nikkei Asia
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/asean-auto-sales-rose-13-in-q3-on-ev-and-hybrid-demand-in-key-markets
- Published: 2026-11-04T05:28:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: asean, ev, hybrid, indonesia, thailand, q3, auto sales, news, business, world
## ASEAN Auto Sales
Auto sales in Southeast Asia topped 800,000 vehicles in Q3 2026 for the first time since last year's final three months.
## EV and Hybrid Demand
Growing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles helped fuel recoveries across major markets in Indonesia and Thailand.
## Chinese Brands Gain
Chinese brands gained ground in Indonesia and Thailand as electrified vehicle demand accelerated.
## Key takeaway

ASEAN auto sales reached 800,000 vehicles in Q3 2026, driven by electric and hybrid vehicle demand in Indonesia and Thailand.