Global electric vehicle (EV) registrations rose by 9% year-on-year between January and June 2026, reaching nearly 6.6 million fully electric vehicles (BEVs). However, two of the world’s largest EV markets—China and the United States—showed declines. China registered 3.6 million BEVs in the first half of 2026, down 5% compared to the same period last year, though the share of BEVs in total sales remained at 44%. In the U.S., registrations fell by 22%, with BEVs accounting for just 6% of the market. Meanwhile, the European Union and several other countries saw strong growth, with nearly 1.6 million BEVs registered—a 33% increase from the previous year. Germany emerged as Europe’s largest EV market, followed by the UK and France. Analysts attribute this divergence to falling oil prices and technological advancements improving EV range, cost, and usability.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on global EV registration trends across multiple regions without overtly favoring any political perspective. It reports numerical changes in market shares and provides expert commentary from PwC analyst Harald Wimmer, offering balanced insights into factors like oil
