Global electric car sales
2025 historical sales, reported by the IEA. [S1]
RESEARCH DESK / UPDATED 13 NOVEMBER 2026
The transition,
in perspective.
A concise evidence base for the decisions ahead. Historical observations are separated from scenarios and commercial proposals.
Research snapshot: published evidence reviewed 13 November 2026. This page does not present a live sales feed.
Share of new car sales
Worldwide in 2025; battery electric and plug-in hybrid combined. [S1]
Annual sales growth
Global electric car sales growth in 2025 versus 2024. [S1]
Read the differences.
| Market | 2025 observation | Planning question |
|---|---|---|
| China | Electric cars approached 55% of new car sales. | How does local vehicle availability change your fleet choices? |
| Europe | Electric car sales grew around 30%. | Do duty cycles and workplace charging support a phased rollout? |
| United States | The electric share stayed just below 10%. | How robust is the case without assuming an incentive? |
INTERPRETATION
Adoption is not site readiness.
Vehicle sales do not establish local charger availability, grid connection capacity or fleet economics. Translate the market signal into a site and route assessment before procuring equipment.
METHOD
Keep the denominator visible.
Sales share measures new sales. It is different from the share of all vehicles on the road. Battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids should be separated when estimating charging needs.
ORIGINAL EVIDENCE
The source desk.
S1 / IEA · Global EV Outlook 2026
Published 20 May 2026. Historical adoption figures and regional context. Vehicle definition: BEV plus PHEV. The report also contains projections, which are not reported here as actual outcomes.
Read the original chapterS2 / ABB E-mobility · Charging architecture
23 April 2026. A manufacturer announcement illustrating shared power architecture and charging-site economics; it is not independent product evaluation.
Read the company announcementS3 / Schneider Electric · eMobility
Undated product page, reviewed 13 November 2026. A supplier example linking charging with building energy management.
Explore the official product informationS4 / ChargePoint · Fleet charging
4 August 2026. A company announcement about a Mercedes-Benz fleet charging collaboration in the UK and Germany; not a Global EV Center partnership.
Read the original release