Global EV Sales by Type

Published Sep 27, 2024Updated Sep 8, 2026

Published Sep 27, 2024 · Updated Sep 8, 2026

The number of global electric vehicle (EV) sales, categorised by types such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), have been rapidly increasing as the world shifts towards sustainable transportation.

Global electric vehicle sales across different vehicle types from 2019 to 2025

  • The number of electric car sales has increased from 2.1 million in 2019 to 21 million in 2025.1
  • Electric van sales increased from 35,000 to 430,000 and electric truck sales from 25,000 to 440,000 between 2019 and 2025.1

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Number of electric vehicles (EV) sold each year, 2019-2025New electric cars, vans, trucks and buses sold worldwide (BEV + PHEV), IEAElectric cars soldElectric vans soldElectric trucks soldElectric buses sold5M10M15M20M25M2019202020212022202320242025Year

What are the different types of EVs on the market?

Electric vehicles come in various types, including BEVs, which run entirely on electricity; PHEVs, which use both a battery-powered motor and an internal combustion engine, HEVs, which recharge through regenerative braking without external charging; and FCEVs, which generate electricity from hydrogen to power the vehicle.

Global Electric Vehicles Cumulative Sales

  • As of December 2025, the number of electric cars on the road worldwide reached 51 million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 25 million plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).1

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs):

  • BEVs, also known as all-electric vehicles, rely solely on electricity for propulsion, using a fully battery-powered drivetrain and charging through domestic or commercial electricity sources.

How many battery electric vehicles are sold worldwide each year?

  • Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales have surged from 7,000 units in 2010 to 14 million in 20251, demonstrating a significant global shift towards fully electric vehicles.
Global BEV sales — battery electric vehicles sold each year, 2010-20255M10M15M7,00014M2010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025YearBEV car sales

Global Battery Electric Vehicles Cumulative Sales

  • BEV stock has increased from 1.2 million in 2016 to 51 million in 2025, increasing more than 40 times1, highlighting the global preference for fully electric vehicles.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs):

  • PHEVs combine a battery-powered motor with an internal combustion engine, providing the flexibility of two fuel sources but often with reduced performance and driving range compared to BEVs and traditional gasoline engines.

How many plug-in electric vehicles are sold worldwide each year?

  • Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) sales have risen from 450 units in 2010 to 7.2 million in 20251, though the growth rate is slower compared to BEVs, but still a gradual transition towards its introduction to the market.
Global PHEV sales — plug-in hybrid electric vehicles sold each year, 2010-20252M4M6M8M4507.2M2010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025YearPHEV car sales

Global Plug-In Electric Vehicles Cumulative Sales

  • PHEVs on the road have expanded from approximately 830,000 in 2016 to 25 million in 2025, marking a roughly 30 times increase1, although at a slower pace compared to BEV.

BEV vs PHEV (2010-2025)

In 2025, global electric vehicle (EV) sales continued to show rapid growth, with both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) experiencing significant increases in market adoption.

  • BEV sales led the market, reaching 14 million units in 2025, with electric cars overall taking 25% of all car sales globally1, reflecting a strong global shift towards fully electric vehicles.
  • Steady PHEV growth was evident, reaching 7.2 million units in 20251, though their market share growth was outpaced by the surge in BEV adoption.
Global EV sales BEV vs PHEV — annual sales split, 2010-2025BEV car salesPHEV car sales5M10M15M20M25M2010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025Year

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs):

HEVs feature both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor powered by a battery. Unlike BEVs and PHEVs, HEVs recharge the battery through regenerative braking and cannot be charged via external power sources.

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs):

FCEVs use hydrogen as fuel, converting it into electricity through an electrochemical process to power the vehicle. They are fueled with compressed hydrogen rather than recharged, providing a different alternative to battery-powered EVs.

Global Electric Vehicles Across the World

In 2025, the global electric car fleet reached around 75 million units, marking a significant milestone in EV adoption across various countries worldwide.1 This growth reflects the increasing shift toward sustainable transportation solutions in numerous regions.

Global Electric Car Stock by Region and Powertrain, 2025China · 57.9%Europe · 21.1%Rest of the World · 10.8%USA · 10.3%

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References

  1. Global EV Data Explorer · iea.org ↑ b c d e f g h i j
  2. Global electric car stock - Key Figures and Statistics of Global EV Sales · iea.org
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