2025 Volkswagen Group Sales Show EV Revolution Is Still Moving Forward - CleanTechnica

The 2025 Volkswagen Group sales figures highlight both the ongoing challenges and progress in the electric vehicle (EV) market. While the Group experienced a significant 31% increase in global EV deliveries to 983,100 units compared to 2024, this growth was uneven across regions. Europe saw a robust 66% rise in EV deliveries, driven largely by strong sales of the Volkswagen ID.7 model, which more than doubled its sales in Europe. Conversely, sales in China dropped sharply by 44%, reflecting a market shift favoring domestic Chinese EV manufacturers over foreign legacy brands. This shift underscores the maturation of the Chinese EV market, where local companies now lead in innovation and consumer preference, forcing foreign automakers like Volkswagen to play catch-up. Volkswagen Group’s overall EV performance in 2025 was bolstered by strong contributions from its various brands beyond Volkswagen itself. Škoda’s EV sales surged 120%, with the Škoda Elroq becoming the Group’s third bestselling electric model