EV Adoption Statistics 2026: Sales, Market Share & Growth (25+ Stats)
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Electric-vehicle adoption hit a milestone in 2025: more than one in four new cars sold worldwide was electric. Here are the most important EV adoption statistics for 2026, every figure cited to its source.
Key findings at a glance
- 20.7 million EVs sold worldwide in 2025.
- EVs passed 25% of global new-car sales for the first time.
- China supplied about 60% of global EV sales.
- U.S. EV share held near 10%.
Source: IEA Global EV Outlook
Global EV sales statistics
- 20.7 million EVs were sold worldwide in 2025. (IEA, 2025)
- 25%+ of all new cars sold globally were electric — a first. (IEA, 2025)
- 4 million+ EVs were sold in Q1 2025 alone, up 35% year over year. (IEA, 2025)
EV adoption by region
- ~60% of new vehicle sales in China were electric in 2025. (IEA, 2025)
- ~28% EV share in Europe, after sales rose more than 30%. (IEA, 2025)
- ~10% of U.S. new-car sales were electric. (IEA, 2025)
- ~20% EV sales share in Southeast Asia as sales doubled. (IEA, 2025)
- +75% EV sales growth in Latin America, led by Brazil and Mexico. (IEA, 2025)
EV market supply statistics
- ~60% of global EV sales came from Chinese automakers. (IEA, 2025)
- ~15% each of global EV sales came from European and North American automakers. (IEA, 2025)
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Summary table
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Global EV sales 2025 | 20.7 million | IEA 2025 |
| Global EV market share | 25%+ | IEA 2025 |
| Q1 2025 sales | 4M+ (+35% YoY) | IEA 2025 |
| China EV share | ~60% | IEA 2025 |
| Europe EV share | ~28% | IEA 2025 |
| U.S. EV share | ~10% | IEA 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many EVs were sold in 2025?
About 20.7 million worldwide — over 25% of all new cars sold (IEA).
What percentage of US cars are electric?
Roughly 10% of new U.S. car sales were electric in 2025 (IEA).
Which country leads EV adoption?
China, where about 60% of new vehicles sold in 2025 were electric (IEA).
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Sources & methodology
Compiled by the ePlug Kit team from primary and tier-1 industry sources, June 2026: IEA Global EV Outlook 2025. Figures are current as of publication and rounded for readability.