Global EV Outlook 2026: trends in electric cars

Why it matters

Plug-ins reached 25 percent of global sales in 2025 but growth is cooling, with EV and PHEV share forecast near 24.7 percent in 2026. US demand fell sharply after the 7,500 dollar tax credit ended, and 25 percent tariffs add roughly 3,600 dollars per vehicle. The EV story is now regionally fractured, which makes a single global message impossible.

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