Europe surges, US stumbles, China cools: EV sales dip in 2026

Electrek
By Michelle LewisFeb 12, 2026, 7:01 pm97 pts
1.2 million EVs were sold globally in January – but the market shrank. Global EV sales fell 3% year-over-year and 44% in January 2026 from December to 1.2 million units, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. The slowdown was largely driven by China, where sales dropped after new taxes and weaker…

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