Electric Vehicle Sales Grow by 30% Worldwide, China on Top
Electric vehicle sales increased by 30% worldwide in early 2025, with China leading the market. Strong growth in North America and Europe shows a bright EV future.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in 2025. In the first two months of the year, sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars increased by 30%, reaching 2.4 million units worldwide. This shows that more people are choosing eco-friendly transportation.
China Leads the EV Market
China is leading the EV market with a 35% increase in sales, reaching 1.4 million units. In February alone, EV sales jumped 76% compared to last year, partly due to the Chinese New Year effect.
- Fully electric car sales grew by 46%.
- Plug-in hybrid sales increased by 22%.
EV Growth in North America
In North America, EV sales rose by 20% across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Mexico had the biggest growth, with sales more than doubling due to affordable Chinese EVs.
- The United States saw a 28% increase, helped by a $7,500 federal tax credit.
Europe’s EV Market Trends
Europe also experienced a 29% increase in EV sales. However, plug-in hybrid sales slowed down, rising only 2%.
- In France, strict government policies, such as a weight tax on hybrids, led to a 48% drop in plug-in hybrid sales.
- This shows that government rules play a big role in shaping the EV market.
Conclusion
Experts believe that EV sales will keep growing in the future. Even though some countries have high tariffs, Chinese carmakers like BYD are expanding globally. With strong growth in China, North America, and Europe, the future of electric vehicles looks bright. More people are switching to EVs, making the world cleaner and greener.
