More than one in four cars sold worldwide to be electric

A quarter of the new cars with power drive are running worldwide this year. E-cars are also in the plus in Austria.

Car rental firm says EV demand up 139% in a year

Car rental firm Europcar reports EV rental days rocketed from 228k in 2023 to more than 1.2 million days in 2024 – a 139 percent increase. Europcar’s 280,000-strong fleet also now comprises 14 percent of cars that are either electric or plug-in hybrid. Tailpipe emissions are also being reduced in rental vehicle delivery and collection, with the firm increasing the use of electric cars and e-bikes. More than 1 million miles were driven by electri…

E-Training World add new EV transition modules - FleetPoint

With electric vehicles taking an increasing share of the fleet vehicle parc, multi-award-winning online driver profiling and e-driver training provider E-Training World has launched new training modules to equip drivers of electric cars and vans with the skills they need for safer driving. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), battery electric vehicles accounted for 19.4% of new car registrations in 2025 a…

More than one in four cars sold worldwide to be electric

Global sales of electric cars are on track to surpass 20 million in 2025, accounting for over a quarter of cars sold worldwide, according to the latest IEA Global EV Outlook. Related article: Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Automotive launches flagship EV The report shows global sales of electric cars have continued to break records as electric models become increasingly affordable. Sales exceeded 17 million globally in 2024, putting EVs’ share of the g…