Electric vehicle markets see record growth in China and Europe

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The global and European electric vehicle (EV) markets are experiencing significant shifts. In July, global sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) reached 1.85 million units, a 9% year-on-year increase. China continues to lead with a record 44% market share for pure electric vehicles in July, despite a broader contraction in its total passenger car market.

In Europe, the EV sector is driving industry growth. July registrations for BEVs across 16 key markets rose 13.6% year-on-year to 224,266 units, representing a 25.7% market share. France and Germany are major contributors, with France achieving a 35% BEV market share and Germany reaching 29.3%. While the overall European market grew modestly, EV sales saw a substantial 51% increase in July.

Chinese manufacturers are expanding their global footprint. Brands like BYD and Chery are driving significant export growth, with Chery recording record monthly exports. In the European plug-in hybrid segment, Chinese brands accounted for 34% of sales in July. However, challenges remain, including infrastructure needs for heavy electric trucks and concerns regarding battery health in the growing second-hand EV market.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Pure electric vehicles reached a record 44% market share of new passenger car sales in China in July. fdrive.cz
[● 8 SOURCES] Nearly 1.5 million battery electric vehicles have been registered in Europe in the first seven months of the year, a 30% increase compared to 2025. europske.noviny.sk · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.199it.com · www.autoblog.nl · www.autoplus.fr · +1 more
[● 12 SOURCES] France achieved a 35% BEV market share in July, while Germany reached 29.3%. europske.noviny.sk · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.199it.com · www.autoblog.nl · www.autoplus.fr · +5 more
[● 11 SOURCES] BEV registrations in 16 key European markets rose 13.6% year-on-year to 224,266 units in July. europske.noviny.sk · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.199it.com · www.autoblog.nl · www.autoplus.fr · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Global sales of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles reached 1.85 million units in July, a 9% increase from the previous year. thuonghieusanpham.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Electric car sales in Europe rose 51% year-on-year in July. www.europesays.com · thenextweb.com
[● 12 SOURCES] Battery electric vehicles reached a 25.7% market share of new registrations in July across 16 European markets. europske.noviny.sk · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.199it.com · www.autoblog.nl · www.autoplus.fr · +5 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Chinese brands accounted for 34% of plug-in hybrid sales in Europe in July. www.europesays.com · thenextweb.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chinese brands took 34% of plug-in hybrid sales in Europe in July. www.europesays.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] In 12 European markets, BEV registrations in July reached 202,597, a 41.8% increase compared to July 2025. rpm.bg
[● 3 SOURCES] Electric cars took a 25% share of European registrations in July, with sales up 51% year on year. www.europesays.com · europske.noviny.sk · www.virgilio.it