How Much Are Non-Electric Vehicle Sales Dropping Globally? - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica discusses the challenges and variability in assessing the global decline in non-electric (internal combustion engine, ICE) vehicle sales amid rising electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Using data from José Pontes and other sources, the article highlights differing estimates of how much ICE vehicle sales have dropped between July 2024 and July 2025. One analysis suggests a significant decline of over 8 million ICE vehicles annually, while other data comparisons show either a modest decrease of around 69,000 to 342,000 units or even a slight increase in fossil fuel vehicle sales during the same period. These discrepancies stem from the difficulty of collecting consistent global vehicle sales data across many countries and sources. The article underscores that while EV sales are clearly growing, the exact rate at which non-electric vehicle sales are falling remains uncertain due to data inconsistencies. The author expresses interest in further exploring these challenges with José Pontes, who has extensive experience in automotive market analysis. Overall, the piece emphasizes the