According to the International Energy Agency, by 2030, one in every three new vehicles sold in the world will be 100% battery-powered, consolidating a structural change in the automotive industry.
The revolution of electric vehicles (EV) It does not stop and more and more countries are accelerating their transition towards sustainable mobility.
China, Europe and the United States concentrate a large part of global sales, while Latin America is beginning to show growing interest, driven by incentives and new proposals for electric models. This is revealed by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Unstoppable advance of electric cars: which countries are setting the global course
In Chinaglobal leader in the sector, More than 9 million EVs were sold in 2024equivalent to more than 55% of the world total. The combination of a wide range of models, expanding charging networks and subsidy policies makes even urban microvehicles increasingly accessible. Local brands like BYD, NIO, XPeng and Geely dominate the market, while Tesla, Volkswagen and BMW They also gain presence.
Europe remains as the second most relevant market, with about 3.2 million electric cars sold last year. Countries like Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands lead EV penetration, while Germany leads in absolute volume, followed by United Kingdom and France.
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The European Union continues his plan eliminate the sale of combustion cars from 2035.
In USAsales exceeded 1.4 million units, driven by Tesla, Ford, GM and Rivian, with tax credits and support programs for battery production that strengthen the sector.
Latin America still represents a fraction of the global market, but Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Colombia They register sustained growth thanks to tax incentives and the arrival of Chinese models. According to the IEA, By 2030, one in three new vehicles sold in the world will be electric, consolidating a structural change in the automotive industry.
Source: Ambito
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