GLOBAL ELECTRIC VEHICLES SALES HAVE CONTINUED THEIR STRONG GROWTH IN 2025

Updated: Sep 10, 2025

Here’s a snapshot of the latest 2025 electric vehicle (EV) news around the world:

EV adoption continues to accelerate, with estimates suggesting global sales could hit between 15–20 million units in 2025. The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects EVs will account for over 25% of global car sales, while S&P Global forecasts ~15.1 million EVs, approximately 16.7% of total light vehicle sales.World Economic Forum EMobility+Digital Trendsthetechnologyexpress.com
In the first half of the year, Rho Motion reports ~7.2 million EVs sold, a 28% increase year-on-year, with China alone responsible for 4.4 million of those sales.Electrek
Through July, global EV sales reached 10.7 million, marking a 27% increase compared to the same period in 2024.Electrek

Continues to dominate EV sales, contributing over half of the global volume.Electrek+1
The Wuling MINI EV is the bestselling vehicle overall in early 2025, an impressive feat in the world’s largest auto market.Reddit
Chinese brands like BYD, SAIC, GAC, and Chery are expanding aggressively into Europe, with local assembly plants and R&D centers.Reuters

Tesla’s U.S. EV market share dropped to 38% in August, down from 42% in July, despite record monthly EV sales.MarketWatch

Proton launched its first EV assembly plant in Perak. Initial production of models like the e.MAS 7 and e.MAS 5 aims for 20,000 units annually, potentially scaling up to 45,000.Reuters

At the IAA Munich 2025, automakers unveiled new EV models such as the Polestar 5, Mercedes GLC 400, and Volkswagen ID.2 Concept—signalling a shift toward performance and affordability.Autoweek

Transport & Environment (T&E) reported that plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) emit much more CO₂ in real-world use than their ratings suggest—averaging 130 g/km, nearly five times their official numbers.Reuters
In South Africa, Nissan is evaluating the deployment of its e-Power hybrid technology, which uses a petrol engine to generate electricity—positioned as a transition solution in markets with limited charging infrastructure.Reuters

Topic	Key Insights
Global Sales	Estimated 15–20 million EVs sold; ~25% share of vehicle sales.
Market Growth	China leads with over half of global EV sales.
Key Regions	US: Tesla’s share slipping; Europe: diverse model launches; Malaysia: local EV production.
Environmental Note	PHEVs under-report real-world emissions; hybrid tech as a transitional strategy.

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