MUNICH: Last year, around 13.7 million new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were delivered, a 30% increase compared to 2024, according to an analysis of the most important markets by PwC Autofacts and Strategy.
By far the most important market is China, accounting for nearly nine million new electric cars.
However, at 33%, growth there is only slightly above average.
Europe followed with 2.6 million BEVs and growth of 30%.
The most important markets were Germany with 545,000 cars (up 43%), the United Kingdom with 473,000 (up 24%) and France with 327,000 (up 12%).
PwC's Harald Wimmer spoke of a very dynamic growth in Europe and in the leading market of Germany, driven by a broadening range of attractive and powerful models.
The United States, meanwhile, recorded 1.2 million new electric vehicles for the year as a whole - a minimal decline.
Since tax incentives expired there at the end of September, sales have slumped. In the fourth quarter, they were 31% below the previous year's figure.
Experts expect continued significant growth in electric cars in the coming years, albeit at a slower pace.
In addition, plug-in hybrids may have passed their global zenith, according to PwC. In the fourth quarter, they recorded declining registration figures worldwide - driven by the Chinese market, which is considered an early indicator of global trends.
