Electric Vehicles Sold Worldwide This Year
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(Data shown in the table is for 2025. Counter shows current estimate)
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Understanding Electric Vehicles Sold Worldwide This Year
This counter tracks electric vehicle sales globally. With 20.7 million EVs sold in 2025 and 20% year-over-year growth, the transition to electric transportation is accelerating rapidly.
China leads global EV sales with approximately 60% of the market, followed by Europe (25%) and North America (12%). Tesla remains the top-selling EV brand globally.
The average EV price has declined significantly due to falling battery costs, with entry-level EVs now available under $30,000 in many markets.
The Electric Vehicle Revolution
- Battery technology improvements have increased average EV range to over 300 miles, eliminating range anxiety for most consumers.
- Global charging infrastructure has expanded to over 7 million public charging points, with fast-charging stations becoming increasingly common.
- Major automakers have committed over $500 billion to EV development through 2030, with many planning to phase out internal combustion engines entirely.
- Used EV prices have stabilized after initial volatility, making electric vehicles increasingly accessible to mainstream consumers.
Top EV Markets
- China: 12.4 million EVs (60%)
- Europe: 5.2 million EVs (25%)
- North America: 2.5 million EVs (12%)
- Rest of World: 0.6 million EVs (3%)
Top EV Brands (2025)
- Tesla: 23% global share
- BYD: 18% global share
- Volkswagen Group: 9% global share
- SAIC-GM-Wuling: 6% global share
Data Sources and References
Methodology and Data Collection
Sales data is compiled from the International Energy Agency and BloombergNEF electric vehicle reports.
The per-second rate is calculated by dividing 20.7 million annual sales by 31,536,000 seconds per year.
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout Electric Vehicles Sold Worldwide This Year
Approximately 56,712 electric vehicles are sold globally every day, or about 1 EV every 1.5 seconds. This represents 20.7 million EVs sold annually with 20% year-over-year growth.
China dominates the global EV market with approximately 60% of sales (12.4 million vehicles annually). Europe follows with 25% of sales, and North America accounts for 12%.
Electric vehicles now account for approximately 20% of all new car sales globally. This share is expected to reach 40% by 2030 and over 60% by 2035 according to industry projections.