Netherlands October 2025: Skoda smashes share record, places Elroq at #1

The Skoda Elroq is the best-selling vehicle in the Netherlands in October.

34,724 new cars hit Dutch roads in October, a 8.3% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date volume remains in negative however at -1.8% to 304,674. HEVs account for 46.6% of the market with 16,198 sales, BEVs are at a splendid 40.2% share thanks to 13,968 sales, Petrol is at 12.1% share (4.208 sales), Diesel at 0.5% share (188) and LPG at 0.5% also (161).

Volkswagen (+9.4%) both leads the way and crosses the 10% share milestone for the first time since last November. As a result, the German carmaker advances to #2 year-to-date, passing Toyota which is down -0.6% to #4 for the month. Skoda (+49.7%) surges to #2 with 9.7% share. This is by far the brand’s new record share, eclipsing its previous best of 8.5% reached in May 2021. Meanwhile Kia (+5.5%) is down one spot on last month to #3 but remains firmly in the lead year-to-date. Other great performers below include Audi (+31.9%), Hyundai (+19.3%) and Renault (+17.2%).

Over in the models charts, the new Skoda Elroq delivers its 2nd ever win after last May with 5.1% share, more than double the #2, the Kia Picanto (+11.7%) at 2.4%. Leader year-to-date, the Kia EV3 (+2260%) rallies back up 12 spots on September to #3. The VW Tiguan (-13.2%) is up five ranks to #4 while the September top seller, the Tesla Model Y (-2.8%) limits its fall to #5. Excellent results for the VW ID.3 (+87.1%) and Toyota Yaris Cross (+52.4%) in the remainder of the Top 10.

Previous month: Netherlands September 2025: Toyota and Tesla Model Y on top

One year ago: Netherlands October 2024: Volkswagen scores first win this year

Full October 2025 Top 59 All brands and Top 319 All models below.