Europe Drives Global EV Sales Growth in August

Global electric vehicle sales rose 2 percent in August to 1.83 million units as strong European demand offset declines in China and North America.

FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen ID. UNYX 08 electric vehicle (EV) sits on a production line at the Volkswagen Anhui factory in Hefei, Anhui province, China February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

Global EV sales rose 2% to 1.83 million vehicles in August, led by a 36% surge in Europe that offset sharp declines in China and the United States. Friday data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence showed worldwide demand expanding for a sixth consecutive month, bringing year-to-date volumes to 13.4 million units. Regional divergence defines the current market as subsidy policies diverge across major economies.

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