Contrary to popular belief, EV sales growth continued to accelerate in 2025
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- Global EV sales increased by 20% in 2025, reaching 20.7 million units.
- China led with 12.9 million EVs sold, a 17% increase, followed by Europe with a 33% rise to 4.3 million.
- North America saw a 4% decline in EV sales, totaling 1.8 million units.
- EV sales growth accelerated, with a 3.6 million unit increase in 2025, up from 3.5 million in 2024.
- Gas car sales continued to decline globally, down by a quarter from their 2017 peak.
- Western automakers reduced EV production plans, influenced by misinformation about slowing EV sales.
- Chinese automakers expanded EV production, focusing on affordable and efficient models.
- Trade barriers by Western countries failed to curb China's rise as the largest auto exporter.
- Media and automakers spread false narratives about declining EV sales, despite consistent growth.