Electric Vehicles Hit 25% of Global Car Sales in 2025
Global electric vehicle sales topped 20 million in 2025—about one in four new cars worldwide—and the International Energy Agency expects roughly 23 million EVs to be sold in 2026, approaching 30% of all new car sales. China remains the dominant EV market, but the fastest growth rates are now appearing in Asia‑Pacifi...
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Global electric vehicle sales topped 20 million in 2025—about one in four new cars worldwide—and the International Energy Agency expects roughly 23 million EVs to be sold in 2026, approaching 30% of all new car sales.
China remains the dominant EV market, but the fastest growth rates are now appearing in Asia‑Pacific outside China and in Latin America.
The global EV fleet has expanded rapidly and now approaches 80 million vehicles on the road worldwide.
How has the global electric vehicle market grown to reach 25% of new car sales in 2025, what are the latest global sales figures and projectElectric vehicles now account for roughly one quarter of global new car sales as adoption accelerates across major and emerging markets.
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Electric vehicles have moved from a niche technology to a mainstream part of the global car market. By 2025, EVs account for roughly one in four new cars sold worldwide, marking one of the fastest technology shifts ever seen in the automotive sector. Recent projections from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggest the expansion is far from over.
Global EV sales: from rapid growth to mass adoption
Electric car sales have climbed sharply over the past few years. In 2024, global EV sales exceeded 17 million vehicles, rising about 25% from the previous year and representing more than 20% of all new car sales worldwide.
Growth continued in 2025, when global EV sales , equivalent to .
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Global electric vehicle sales topped 20 million in 2025—about one in four new cars worldwide—and the International Energy Agency expects roughly 23 million EVs to be sold in 2026, approaching 30% of all new car sales.
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Global electric vehicle sales topped 20 million in 2025—about one in four new cars worldwide—and the International Energy Agency expects roughly 23 million EVs to be sold in 2026, approaching 30% of all new car sales. China remains the dominant EV market, but the fastest growth rates are now appearing in Asia‑Pacific outside China and in Latin America.
What should I do next in practice?
The global EV fleet has expanded rapidly and now approaches 80 million vehicles on the road worldwide.
Electric Vehicles Hit 25% of Global Car Sales in 2025
Global electric vehicle sales topped 20 million in 2025—about one in four new cars worldwide—and the International Energy Agency expects roughly 23 million EVs to be sold in 2026, approaching 30% of all new car sales. China remains the dominant EV market, but the fastest growth rates are now appearing in Asia‑Pacifi...
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Global electric vehicle sales topped 20 million in 2025—about one in four new cars worldwide—and the International Energy Agency expects roughly 23 million EVs to be sold in 2026, approaching 30% of all new car sales.
China remains the dominant EV market, but the fastest growth rates are now appearing in Asia‑Pacific outside China and in Latin America.
The global EV fleet has expanded rapidly and now approaches 80 million vehicles on the road worldwide.
How has the global electric vehicle market grown to reach 25% of new car sales in 2025, what are the latest global sales figures and projectElectric vehicles now account for roughly one quarter of global new car sales as adoption accelerates across major and emerging markets.
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Create a landscape editorial hero image for this Studio Global article: How has the global electric vehicle market grown to reach 25% of new car sales in 2025, what are the latest global sales figures and project. Article summary: Global EV sales have grown from over 17 million in 2024, more than 20% of new car sales, to more than 20 million in 2025, or about one in four new cars globally, according to IEA-related reporting and the Global EV Outlo. Topic tags: general, general web, education. Reference image context from search candidates: Reference image 1: visual subject "The report said one out of every four new cars sold worldwide in 2025 was electric, with about 40 countries recording EV market shares above 10%" source context "EVs to make up nearly 30% of global car sales in 2026: IEA" Reference image 2: visual subject "The report said one out of every four new cars sold worldwide
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Electric vehicles have moved from a niche technology to a mainstream part of the global car market. By 2025, EVs account for roughly one in four new cars sold worldwide, marking one of the fastest technology shifts ever seen in the automotive sector. Recent projections from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggest the expansion is far from over.
Global EV sales: from rapid growth to mass adoption
Electric car sales have climbed sharply over the past few years. In 2024, global EV sales exceeded 17 million vehicles, rising about 25% from the previous year and representing more than 20% of all new car sales worldwide.
Growth continued in 2025, when global EV sales , equivalent to .
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What is the short answer to "Electric Vehicles Hit 25% of Global Car Sales in 2025"?
Global electric vehicle sales topped 20 million in 2025—about one in four new cars worldwide—and the International Energy Agency expects roughly 23 million EVs to be sold in 2026, approaching 30% of all new car sales.
What are the key points to validate first?
Global electric vehicle sales topped 20 million in 2025—about one in four new cars worldwide—and the International Energy Agency expects roughly 23 million EVs to be sold in 2026, approaching 30% of all new car sales. China remains the dominant EV market, but the fastest growth rates are now appearing in Asia‑Pacific outside China and in Latin America.
What should I do next in practice?
The global EV fleet has expanded rapidly and now approaches 80 million vehicles on the road worldwide.
This rapid adoption reflects several converging trends:
Falling battery costs and improving vehicle ranges
Strong government policies and emissions regulations
Rapid expansion of charging infrastructure
Increased competition and new EV models from automakers
The result is that electric vehicles are transitioning from an early‑adopter market into a mass‑market technology across multiple regions.
China remains the dominant EV market
China continues to drive the majority of global electric‑vehicle growth.
In 2025, around 13 million EVs were sold in China alone, and about 55% of all new cars sold in the country were electric.
This leadership stems from several factors:
Strong industrial policy supporting domestic EV manufacturers
Large‑scale battery production capacity
Extensive charging infrastructure
Highly competitive pricing for entry‑level electric cars
China’s scale means that developments there strongly influence the global EV supply chain, from batteries to vehicle exports.
Fastest EV growth outside China
While China dominates overall volume, the fastest percentage growth is happening in emerging markets.
Recent data show especially strong expansion in:
Asia‑Pacific excluding China, where EV sales rose about 80% year‑on‑year in early 2026
Latin America, where sales increased roughly 75%
Europe, which still posted nearly 30% growth during the same period
Earlier IEA analysis also shows emerging markets accelerating quickly, with EV sales in Asia (excluding China) and Latin America jumping more than 60% in 2024.
Countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Brazil are increasingly important growth markets as lower‑cost EV models become available and charging networks expand.
IEA forecast for EV sales in 2026
The IEA expects another record year for electric vehicles.
Its latest outlook projects around 23 million EVs sold globally in 2026, representing close to 30% of all new car sales worldwide.
Even with economic uncertainty and policy changes in some markets, the underlying trend remains upward as more automakers electrify their fleets and consumers gain access to cheaper models.
How many EVs are already on the road?
The cumulative number of electric vehicles worldwide has expanded rapidly as annual sales accelerate. Today, the global EV fleet is approaching 80 million vehicles on the road, reflecting years of sustained growth in electric‑car adoption.
Because EV stock accumulates over time as new vehicles are added each year, the total number in use is expected to keep rising rapidly throughout the 2020s.
The bigger picture: EV growth is spreading globally
The most important shift in the EV market today is geographic diversification.
China still dominates global sales, but momentum is increasingly spreading to new regions. Emerging Asian economies, Latin America, and a steadily electrifying European market are becoming key drivers of the next stage of EV adoption.
If current trends continue, electric vehicles will move from a quarter of global car sales in 2025 toward roughly a third of new cars within the next few years—cementing their role as a central pillar of the future transportation system.
thestandard.com.hkGrowth in global electric vehicle sales expected to continue in 2026
This rapid adoption reflects several converging trends:
Falling battery costs and improving vehicle ranges
Strong government policies and emissions regulations
Rapid expansion of charging infrastructure
Increased competition and new EV models from automakers
The result is that electric vehicles are transitioning from an early‑adopter market into a mass‑market technology across multiple regions.
China remains the dominant EV market
China continues to drive the majority of global electric‑vehicle growth.
In 2025, around 13 million EVs were sold in China alone, and about 55% of all new cars sold in the country were electric.
This leadership stems from several factors:
Strong industrial policy supporting domestic EV manufacturers
Large‑scale battery production capacity
Extensive charging infrastructure
Highly competitive pricing for entry‑level electric cars
China’s scale means that developments there strongly influence the global EV supply chain, from batteries to vehicle exports.
Fastest EV growth outside China
While China dominates overall volume, the fastest percentage growth is happening in emerging markets.
Recent data show especially strong expansion in:
Asia‑Pacific excluding China, where EV sales rose about 80% year‑on‑year in early 2026
Latin America, where sales increased roughly 75%
Europe, which still posted nearly 30% growth during the same period
Earlier IEA analysis also shows emerging markets accelerating quickly, with EV sales in Asia (excluding China) and Latin America jumping more than 60% in 2024.
Countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Brazil are increasingly important growth markets as lower‑cost EV models become available and charging networks expand.
IEA forecast for EV sales in 2026
The IEA expects another record year for electric vehicles.
Its latest outlook projects around 23 million EVs sold globally in 2026, representing close to 30% of all new car sales worldwide.
Even with economic uncertainty and policy changes in some markets, the underlying trend remains upward as more automakers electrify their fleets and consumers gain access to cheaper models.
How many EVs are already on the road?
The cumulative number of electric vehicles worldwide has expanded rapidly as annual sales accelerate. Today, the global EV fleet is approaching 80 million vehicles on the road, reflecting years of sustained growth in electric‑car adoption.
Because EV stock accumulates over time as new vehicles are added each year, the total number in use is expected to keep rising rapidly throughout the 2020s.
The bigger picture: EV growth is spreading globally
The most important shift in the EV market today is geographic diversification.
China still dominates global sales, but momentum is increasingly spreading to new regions. Emerging Asian economies, Latin America, and a steadily electrifying European market are becoming key drivers of the next stage of EV adoption.
If current trends continue, electric vehicles will move from a quarter of global car sales in 2025 toward roughly a third of new cars within the next few years—cementing their role as a central pillar of the future transportation system.
thestandard.com.hkGrowth in global electric vehicle sales expected to continue in 2026
