Plugin Vehicles Pass 75 Million Cumulative Sales! - CleanTechnica

Cumulative global sales of plugin vehicles have surpassed 75 million units, marking a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) market. This milestone was reached by the end of November 2025, driven in part by strong sales in China, which alone sold 1.3 million plugin vehicles in November. October 2025 saw a record 2.1 million plugin vehicle registrations worldwide, indicating rapid growth that could shorten the time needed to reach the next 75 million sales milestone from three years to possibly two. The article reflects on the key phases and models that contributed to this growth, starting with early EVs like the Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt, and Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Tesla's Model S and BYD’s e6 further advanced the market, with the Renault ZOE emerging as the first semi-affordable long-range EV. The Tesla Model 3 eventually became the best-selling electric vehicle in history, surpassing the Nissan LEAF, while the Chevy Bolt also made a