Global EV Sales Top 20M Units in 2025, Capture 25% of New Cars
TSLA•TSLA•TSLA•TSLA•Global electric vehicle sales surpassed 20 million units in 2025, representing 25% of all new car sales worldwide, driven by China’s 75% share of production and 53% of its new car market. Europe sold 4.3 million EVs (27% share) while U.S. EV penetration fell below 10%, highlighting uneven regional adoption.
IEA data show global EV sales—battery and plug-in hybrid models—exceeded 20 million units in 2025, marking 25% of new car sales worldwide. The IEA projects EVs could account for half of new vehicle purchases by 2035 without additional policy support, reflecting a rapid transition away from internal combustion engines.
China led the surge with 75% of global EV production and 53% of its own new car sales (13 million units), while Europe saw 4.3 million EVs sold (27% share) after tighter CO₂ standards. The United States fell under 10% penetration following federal tax credit expirations, even as Norway achieved a 97% EV share in new car sales through sustained policy incentives.
