According to a report from Rho Motion, global electric vehicle (EV) sales reached 9.1 million units in the first half of 2025, representing a 28% year-on-year increase compared with the same period in 2024. Sales in June rose 24% compared with June 2024 and were 7% higher than in May 2025.
Rho Motion Data Manager Charles Lester noted that China and Europe continue to lead the global transition to electric mobility. In China, more than half of all new vehicles sold are electric, accounting for 5.5 million units in the first half of the year—a 32% increase year to date. Despite concerns over expiring local subsidies, additional funding is expected later in 2025 to sustain growth.
In Europe, 2.0 million EVs were sold in the first six months, up 26% year to date. Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales climbed 26%, supported by new small-segment models such as the Renault 4 and Renault 5 and automakers’ efforts to meet eased tailpipe emissions targets. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) grew 27%, with some manufacturers leveraging PHEVs to navigate European BEV tariffs. Spain led regional growth with an 85% year-to-date increase, aided by the extension of its MOVES III incentive program. Germany and the UK also posted strong gains of 40% and 32%, respectively, while France saw a 13% decline following subsidy reductions.
North America’s EV market slowed to 0.9 million units sold—a 3% year-to-date rise. The U.S. recorded a 6% increase, Mexico was up 20%, and Canada declined by 23%. After President Trump signed the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on July 4, all Inflation Reduction Act consumer tax credits for new, used and commercial EVs will be phased out by September 30, which is expected to drive a short-term sales surge ahead of a possible year-end decline.
The rest of the world posted the highest growth rate at 40%, with 0.7 million EVs sold. Overall, Rho Motion expects the global EV market to maintain momentum through the remainder of 2025, supported by policy incentives and expanding model availability.
Source: Rho Motion
