• Experian’s Q2 2026 auto finance report showed hybrids rising to 16.8% of new-vehicle financing from 12.99% a year earlier.
• EV share slipped to 8.15% from 9.21%, with the EV tax credit expiration cited as a demand headwind.
• Hybrids posted the lowest payments: new loan USD 646 versus EVs USD 692; new lease USD 566 versus gasoline USD 602.
• Average new-vehicle loan reached USD 43,610; monthly payment rose to USD 765; interest rate fell to 6.35%.
• Refinance rate averaged 7.97% versus 10.4% original, cutting payments by USD 83; credit unions delivered the largest savings at USD 102.

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