Global EV sales rise 9% as North America plunges 27% after federal incentives end

Global EV sales rise 9% as North America plunges 27% after federal incentives end

Global sales of EVs and plug-in hybrids rose in July, even as North America saw a sharp drop after federal incentives expired, suggesting the shift to cleaner cars is still underway — just not at the same pace everywhere. Here's what to know According to The Drive, global EV and plug-in hybrid sales in July were 9% higher than in July 2025. In contrast, North American EV sales fell 27% year over year after federal incentives expired. July also b…

Global EV Demand Recovered in Second Quarter, Bernstein Says

Global EV demand recovered in the second quarter, with the US market showing signs of stabilization after a weak start to the year, Bernstein said in a research note reported Monday by Investing.com. Sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles reached 1.98 million units in June, up 9% from a year earlier, the firm said. China accounted for 51% of the total, followed by Europe at 27%, the rest of the world at 15% and North Ameri…

Europe’s subsidy-driven growth lifts global EV sales 9% in July

Global EV sales reached 1.85 million units in July 2026, up 9% year-on-year, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Europe led growth (+33% y-o-y) on subsidy support in France, Germany and [...] The post Europe’s subsidy-driven growth lifts global EV sales 9% in July appeared first on Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International.