US EditionGlobal EV Sales Surge Despite Trade Disputes
- Global electric vehicle sales surged 29% year-on-year in the first four months of 2025, led by strong growth in China and Europe.
- This surge followed policies like China's vehicle trade-in scheme and Europe's stricter emissions targets, which encouraged consumer adoption despite trade tensions.
- Europe's EV sales rose about 25%, with more than 40% growth in countries like Germany, Italy, and Spain, while China recorded a 35% increase driven by extended subsidies.
- Charles Lester, who manages data at Rho Motion, noted that the European Union has been the standout performer in electric vehicle sales so far in 2025, while China’s growth has been largely driven by a vehicle trade-in program.
- The data suggests the global EV market will continue expanding, with expectations that electric cars could exceed 40% market share by 2030 despite tariff uncertainties.
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EV sales are surging globally — but growth in North America is lagging
China and Europe are driving a global surge in EV sales.JENS SCHLUETER/AFP via Getty ImagesGlobal EV sales surged 29% in the first four months of the year, led by China and Europe.North America posted growth of just 5% according to data from Rho Motion.China's 35% sales boost was driven by trade-in schemes, while EV sales jumped in Europe too. EV sales are booming globally — but growth in North America lags the rest of the world.Global EV sales …
Global EV Sales Surge Despite Trade Disputes
Despite the ongoing trade tensions, global electric vehicles sales jumped by 29% from a year earlier to 1.5 million units in April, EV research firm Rho Motion said on Wednesday. Sales, however, fell by 12% compared to March 2025. Year-to-date, global EV sales rose by 29% compared to the period January-April 2024, with China and Europe leading the growth. EV sales in China jumped by 35% in the first four months of the year to 3.3 million, …
April's global EV sales were up 29% compared to a year ago, once again led by China
Global research firm Rho Motion has shared its monthly global EV sales report for April, which details continued long-term growth. While global EV sales are down compared to March 2025, the year-over-year tally remains strong, despite uncertainty amid the threat of tariffs and trade wars. more…
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