Sales of electric vehicles, which include both pure electric and plug-in hybrids, grew 55% and surpassed the 10-million-unit milestone, with China leading sales figures.

According to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) on April 26, China accounts for 60% of sales in the global market. The trend will continue to grow in the near future.

“Sales of electric vehicles – including pure electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) – surpassed the 10-million-mark last year, up 55% from 2021,” the report said.

This also exceeds the total number of passenger cars sold in the EU market (about 9.5 million units) and is almost half of the total number of cars sold in China in 2022, the report added.

According to the IEA, there were over 26 million electric vehicles worldwide in 2022, up 60% from 2021. Sales are estimated to reach 14 million vehicles in 2023.

The IEA describes China as a “leader” in the field, adding that more than 50% of electric vehicles currently on the road are in China. Meanwhile, in Europe, electric vehicle sales are also growing by more than 15% in 2022. Growth in the US is much higher, at 55%.

By 2030, the world may no longer need at least 5 million barrels of oil per day. And cars are just the first wave, followed by electric buses and trucks.

While China, Europe, and the United States are playing an important role in the electric vehicle sector, the IEA states that the rest of the world is also showing “promising signals”.

Last year saw growth in both India, Thailand and Indonesia. Total electric vehicle sales in these countries tripled compared to 2021, reaching the 80,000-vehicle mark. India alone increased both in electric vehicles as well as in component production.

In the past few years alone, the world has also seen a number of major economies announce plans to boost electric vehicle consumption. For example, the UK wants to stop selling new petrol and diesel cars by the end of 2030 and from 2035, all new cars sold will be reduced to zero emissions. In the US, the state of California also banned the sale of new gasoline-powered cars after 2025.

However, there are still concerns and problems with electric cars, especially when this product category is at the beginning stage and still very unfamiliar to many consumers around the world. The exceptional quietness of battery-powered vehicles leads to concerns about hazards to road users. In addition, uncertainties about cost, safety, and charging infrastructure are other challenges facing a new era of transportation.

Source: vnexpress.net