More than a quarter of new cars sold globally in 2025 are electric: Report
“This is a major turning point. In 2025, the centre of gravity has moved."
New analysis by think tank Ember shows that more than a quarter of new cars sold in 2025 are electric, with growth increasingly driven by emerging markets.
There are now 39 countries where EVs make up more than 10% of new car sales, compared with just four in 2019, says Ember. And while much of the growth in recent years came from Europe, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region is now fast emerging as a new leader in transport electrification.
