IEA: Global EV sales headed for another record year despite the slowdown

Electrek
By Michelle LewisMay 20, 2026, 1:00 am121 ptsTrending
According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) new Global EV Outlook, electric car sales are expected to hit 23 million in 2026, making up nearly 30% of all new cars sold worldwide. That comes after EV sales topped 20 million in 2025, up 20% year over year, with 1 in 4 new cars sold globally now…

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