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In September 2025, 2.1 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide, the highest monthly figure ever. About writes Ukravtoprom with reference to data Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

This performance was made possible by record demand in major markets such as the US, China, Europe and South Korea.

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Since the beginning of the year, sales of electric vehicles have increased by 26%, reaching 14.7 million units.

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Sales of electric vehicles increased in the first nine months of 2025:

  • in China – by 24% (9 million units);
  • in Europe – by 32% (3 million units);
  • in North America – by 11% (1.5 million units);
  • in the rest of the world – by 48% (1.2 million units).

In September, the European market reached a record high of 427,000 electric cars, up 36% year-on-year and 55% more than in August.

In the UK, the growth was driven by new registration numbers and the government's EV grant, which was introduced in July 2025. In Germany, a new surge in sales is expected after the adoption of a €3 billion stimulus package that will take effect next year.

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The US market hit its second monthly high in a row, with sales up 66% year-on-year. Buyers were rushing to take advantage of federal tax credits that expired on September 30.

Analysts expect a decline in demand in the fourth quarter, but manufacturers such as Hyundai are already cutting prices to retain customers.

In September, China sold 1.3 million electric cars, of which more than 800,000 were battery electric vehicles (BEVs).