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Australian Electric Vehicle Sales Hold Steady at 15% in September - CleanTechnica
In September 2025, electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia remained steady, with over 11,500 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and nearly 4,500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) sold, representing a combined market share of 15.7% out of 102,000 new vehicles sold. China has emerged as the second largest supplier of cars to Australia, accounting for nearly 80% of BEV sales. Year-to-date figures show BEVs achieving over 8% market share and PHEVs over 4%, totaling a 12% penetration for plug-equipped vehicles. Notably, Chinese brands BYD and MG have entered the top ten automakers in Australia, with BYD’s Sealion 7 BEV ranking as the 8th best-selling model. BYD’s growing presence is bolstered by strong sales of its PHEV utes and SUVs. Industry leaders emphasize the need for improved charging infrastructure rather than additional subsidies
energyelectric-vehiclesbattery-electric-carsplug-in-hybridsBYDcharging-infrastructureautomotive-marketGlobal EV Sales Report — BEVs Reach 18% Share in August! - CleanTechnica
In August 2025, global plugin electric vehicle (EV) registrations reached over 1.7 million units, marking a 14% increase compared to August 2024. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) showed strong growth, rising 23% year-over-year to more than 1.1 million units, while plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) experienced a slight decline of 1%, primarily due to a slowdown in China. Excluding China, PHEV sales actually grew robustly by 31%, indicating that while China may be approaching peak PHEV demand, other markets still have significant growth potential. BEVs accounted for 18% of the global auto market share in August, or 27% when combined with PHEVs, maintaining year-to-date shares of 16% and 24%, respectively. Additionally, conventional hybrids held a 12% share, meaning that 36% of all cars sold worldwide in 2025 have some form of electrification
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The article reports strong growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe for August, marking the second-best month ever for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Approximately 246,000 plug-in vehicles were registered, a 36% year-over-year increase, outpacing the overall stagnant auto market. BEVs grew 27% to 163,000 units, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) surged 56%, their highest growth in over three years, driven by models like the BYD Seal U PHEV and the VW Tiguan PHEV. BEVs accounted for 21% of the European auto market in August, with plug-in vehicles overall reaching 31%. The article projects that if the current 24% annual BEV growth continues, BEVs could represent 62% of the market by 2030 and reach 100% by 2033. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) also grew 12%, contributing to 64% of all
energyelectric-vehiclesBEVsPHEVsautomotive-marketEuropeclean-energyBYD Shoots Up To 10% Of EV Sales In Spain - CleanTechnica
Chinese automaker BYD, a global leader in electric vehicles (EVs) primarily due to its dominance in China, is making significant inroads in the European market, particularly in Spain. In July, BYD captured 10% of Spain’s plugin vehicle sales, surpassing Tesla’s 3.3% share and doubling BYD’s market share compared to the rest of Europe. Spain’s unique market dynamics—lacking a dominant domestic automaker unlike Germany, France, or Italy—have created an opportunity for BYD to establish a strong foothold. The company currently offers a diverse lineup of EV models tailored to various consumer needs and has expanded its dealership network in Spain from about 25 to nearly 100 locations in 2024, contributing to its rapid growth. BYD’s share of Spain’s overall auto market rose sharply to 1.8% in 2025, a sixfold increase from 0.3% in 2024, surpassing established brands like Volvo
energyelectric-vehiclesBYDEV-salesSpainautomotive-marketclean-energyUruguay EV Sales Report: A New Latin American Leader Emerges as Uruguay Rises to 24% BEV Market Share in August - CleanTechnica
Uruguay has emerged as a new leader in Latin America's electric vehicle (EV) market, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) reaching a remarkable 23.9% market share in August 2025. This growth follows an earlier spike in June 2024 that proved to be an anomaly, but since mid-2025, the BEV market share has steadily increased, breaking past 20% in July and continuing upward. Monthly sales have also grown significantly, surpassing 1,400 units in August 2025, with year-over-year growth exceeding 140% for most months in 2025. This surge highlights Uruguay’s rapid adoption of EVs, particularly pure electric models, making nearly one in four vehicles sold in August a BEV. The competitive landscape in Uruguay’s EV market is evolving, with Chinese manufacturers like BYD leading but gradually losing market share as new players enter. BYD’s dominance has decreased from about 70% last year to 52% in August
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In August 2025, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a 30.6% market share in Germany, a significant increase from 20.6% a year earlier. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 19.0% of sales, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) made up 11.6%. Despite this apparent growth, the year-to-date BEV share in 2025 (17.9%) remains slightly below the comparable period in 2023 (18.6%), partly due to distortions from incentive changes and sales pull-forwards in 2023. PHEV sales, benefiting from longer electric ranges, have shown more consistent growth, reaching a 10.1% share year-to-date, up from 6.2% in 2024 and 5.6% in 2023. The arrival of more affordable BEV models is also broadening consumer options. The Volkswagen ID.3 continued as the best
energyelectric-vehiclesBEVPHEVautomotive-marketGermanyclean-energyWill 15% Penetration Be the New Normal for Australia? - CleanTechnica
The article from CleanTechnica highlights that plugin vehicle registrations in Australia have stabilized at around 15% of the new light passenger vehicle market, signaling a potential new normal in EV adoption. In August 2025, out of 103,694 new vehicles, 9.7% were battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 4% were plugin hybrids (PHEVs), with BYD models dominating the PHEV segment. This marks a significant increase from six years ago when EV penetration was below 1%, and a steady rise through 2022 and 2023. Tesla Model Y remains a top seller, but BYD’s rapid growth—over 300% year-on-year increase in deliveries—suggests it may soon surpass Tesla in market share. Other notable players include MG, Geely, and Kia, with European brands like VW beginning to make modest inroads. The shift toward electrified vehicles is impacting traditional fossil fuel vehicle sales, particularly diesel and petrol utes,
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In August 2025, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a 26.0% market share in France’s auto market, up from 22.4% year-on-year, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) growing significantly to 19.3% share, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) slightly declined to 6.7%. Overall auto sales rose modestly by 2% year-on-year to 87,850 units despite August being a low-volume holiday month. The Renault 5 consolidated its position as the best-selling BEV in France for the fifth time this year, selling 1,412 units, followed by the Tesla Model Y and BMW iX1. Newer models like the Hyundai Inster and Renault 4 also showed promising sales growth. Despite the monthly gains, the cumulative year-to-date (YTD) plugin share in 2025 (23.7%) lags behind the same period in 2024 (24
energyelectric-vehiclesbattery-electric-vehiclesplug-in-hybridsautomotive-marketRenault-5clean-transportationChinese Automakers Are Reshaping South Africa’s Used Car Market - CleanTechnica
South Africa’s used car market is undergoing significant changes, driven by a combination of interest rate cuts and the rising presence of Chinese automakers. Following two interest rate reductions in early 2025, borrowing costs have decreased, boosting used car sales by 7% in the first half of the year compared to 2024, with over 181,000 vehicles sold generating R75.85 billion in revenue. While traditional brands from Germany, Japan, Europe, South Korea, and the U.S. have long dominated the market, Chinese brands like BYD, Omoda, and Jaecoo have seen their used car sales surge by 89% in H1 2025, albeit from a relatively small base. Chinese automakers are also influencing the market through their introduction of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), a segment that has historically struggled in South Africa. More PHEVs were sold in the first half of 2025 than in the entire previous year, with Chinese
energyelectric-vehiclesplug-in-hybridsChinese-automakersautomotive-marketSouth-Africaclean-energy-vehiclesToyota Could Help Accelerate Transition To Electric If It Promoted More Plug-Ins in South Africa - CleanTechnica
The article highlights the slow adoption of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in South Africa, where BEVs accounted for only 0.24% of the 2024 vehicle market, with just 3,212 BEVs sold since 2018. BMW South Africa has been a pioneering promoter of electric vehicles since 2015, consistently introducing BEVs like the i3, iX3, iX, and MINI Cooper SE, maintaining a strong presence in the market. Volvo has also made significant inroads with plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and BEVs, with the Volvo EX30 leading BEV sales in early 2025. However, high import duties and taxes on electric vehicles—25% customs duty on EVs compared to 18% on petrol/diesel vehicles—pose a major barrier to wider EV adoption. This has even deterred Tesla from entering the South African market. While BMW, Volvo, and emerging brands like Chery, Omoda, Jaec
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In July 2025, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) achieved a record market share of 98.2% in Norway, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone accounting for 97.2%, marking a significant increase from 94.3% combined EV share and 91.9% BEV share a year earlier. The total auto sales volume rose 48% year-on-year to 9,563 units, the highest July volume since 2021. This surge is attributed partly to new tax policies discouraging non-electric powertrains and a recent interest rate cut to 4.25%, which may further decrease. Conventional petrol-only vehicles now represent a mere 0.3% of new sales, underscoring Norway’s rapid transition to renewable electricity-powered transportation. The Tesla Model Y remained the best-selling vehicle in July with 715 units sold, followed by the Skoda Enyaq (586 units) and Volkswagen ID. Buzz (464 units). While July
energyelectric-vehiclesBEVsNorwayclean-energyautomotive-marketrenewable-electricityEVs Take 24.0% Share In France - Hyundai Inster Arrives - CleanTechnica
In July 2024, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a 24.0% market share in France’s auto sales, up from 20.8% year-on-year, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) increasing their share to 16.8% while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) remained flat at 7.2%. Despite this apparent growth, the baseline comparison was skewed by an unusually slow period earlier in 2024, meaning the overall plugin market share has remained relatively stable since late 2023. Meanwhile, non-plugin hybrids (HEVs and MHEVs) have grown rapidly, indicating that traditional automakers are prioritizing these lower-effort emissions solutions over full electrification. Nevertheless, the introduction of affordable BEVs like the Renault 5, Citroen e-C3, and the new Hyundai Inster—along with the upcoming BYD Dolphin Surf—suggests plugin EV share in France may rise soon. The Renault 5
energyelectric-vehiclesbattery-electric-vehiclesplug-in-hybridsautomotive-marketclean-energyFranceCalifornia ZEV Sales Dip As Tesla Sales Crash In The Golden State - CleanTechnica
California remains the leading market for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the US and holds a significant share globally. However, Tesla sales in California have sharply declined in 2025, dropping 18.3% year-over-year from 101,991 units in the first half of 2024 to 83,375 units in the first half of 2025. This decline is attributed partly to the controversial political actions of Tesla’s CEO and increased competition, which has impacted Tesla’s brand perception in its home state. Although sales of non-Tesla ZEVs have increased, the growth has not been sufficient to offset Tesla’s sales drop, leading to an overall decrease in California’s ZEV market share from 22% in 2024 to 19.5% in the first half of 2025. Despite the decline, California’s ZEV market share remains significantly higher than the US average of 7.8%, with the state accounting for 28.6
energyelectric-vehiclesTeslazero-emission-vehiclesCaliforniaclean-technologyautomotive-marketArguments Why Used Electric Car Prices Are Likely To Go Up In October - CleanTechnica
The article discusses arguments from readers on why used electric vehicle (EV) prices are likely to increase in October, coinciding with the expiration of the $4,000 US tax credit for used EVs. Several contributors suggest that the removal of this credit, combined with the effective $7,500 price increase for new EVs (due to the loss of the new car subsidy), will make used EVs comparatively more attractive and valuable. Limited new EV inventory, higher new EV prices, and tariffs on imported EVs are expected to constrain supply and push buyers toward the used market, thereby driving up used EV prices. Additionally, economic factors such as a potential economic contraction could shift consumer preference from new to used vehicles, further supporting used EV price increases. Some readers also note that automakers currently do not profit from EV sales without regulatory credits, which may reduce incentives to lower new EV prices, reinforcing the upward pressure on used EV values. While some acknowledge uncertainty in these predictions, the consensus is that used
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In June 2024, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a 28.4% market share in Germany, a significant increase from 19.8% a year earlier. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 18.4% of sales, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) made up 10.0%. This growth was driven primarily by a strong rise in PHEV sales and modest BEV volume increases, despite an overall 14% year-on-year decline in total auto sales to 256,193 units. Year-to-date, plugin EVs hold a 27.6% share in Germany, outperforming France’s 23.4% but trailing the UK’s 31.8%. The market contraction in Germany and France partly explains the share gains, contrasting with the UK where overall market growth supports plugin EV expansion. Volkswagen’s ID.3 remained the best-selling BEV in June with 2,521 units, despite a year
energyelectric-vehiclesBEVPHEVautomotive-marketGermanyclean-energyTesla Starts Selling Vehicles in India — Finally - CleanTechnica
Tesla has officially begun selling vehicles in India, launching a store in Mumbai where customers can purchase the Tesla Model Y. This marks a significant milestone after years of delays and negotiations. However, due to India’s steep import tariffs—70% on electric vehicles plus a 30% luxury tax—the Model Y’s starting price in India is approximately $69,800, substantially higher than the $44,990 price in the U.S. This pricing positions Tesla’s offering as a luxury product in India, limiting its appeal to affluent buyers rather than the mass market. Tesla is also planning to open a store in New Delhi and expand its ecosystem with service centers, charging stations, and logistics hubs. Despite India being the world’s third-largest auto market, high tariffs have historically hindered foreign automakers’ success. Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk had sought tariff exemptions but ultimately abandoned those efforts. While India’s new EV policy encourages local manufacturing to reduce duties, Tesla has not yet committed to building production facilities in the country
energyelectric-vehiclesTeslaautomotive-marketIndiaEV-tariffsclean-energyCan the New Wave of BEV & PHEV Pickups Boost EV Sales in South Africa? - CleanTechnica
The article highlights the significance of pickups in South Africa’s vehicle market, where models like the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, and Isuzu D-Max dominate sales charts. In June 2025, the Toyota Hilux led with 3,035 units sold, followed by the Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max, underscoring the popularity of pickups in the country. Despite this, electric vehicle (EV) adoption remains very low, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounting for only 0.24% of total vehicle sales in 2024 (1,257 units), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) making up just 0.14% (737 units). The slow growth is attributed to limited BEV model availability, high import duties, and taxes on EVs. Notably, no BEV or PHEV pickups were available in South Africa until recently, despite pickups being a top-selling segment. The situation is beginning to change in 2025
energyelectric-vehiclesBEVPHEVautomotive-marketSouth-Africaclean-technologyDo You Think Used EV Prices Will Drop By $4,000 In 3 Months? - CleanTechnica
The article discusses the potential impact of the expiration of a $4,000 tax credit for used electric vehicles (EVs) on their resale prices. The tax credit effectively lowers the cost of buying a used EV by $4,000, but some argue that this benefit is simply reflected in higher used EV prices rather than actual savings for buyers. In other words, buyers might pay the same total amount whether the credit exists or not, meaning that once the credit ends, used EV prices could drop by approximately $4,000. The article also highlights the broader market implications if used EV prices do fall. Sellers of used EVs could face significant losses or choose to delay selling their vehicles, which may reduce the availability of used EVs and slow the overall electric vehicle market growth. This dynamic could negatively affect both buyers and sellers, potentially hindering the adoption of electric vehicles. The author invites readers to share their opinions via a poll and plans to report on the results, emphasizing the uncertainty around how much
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-tax-creditused-electric-carsclean-technologysustainable-transportationautomotive-marketEVs At 28.5% Share In Germany - Volkswagen Group Takes Half Of All BEVs - CleanTechnica
In May 2025, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) achieved a 28.5% market share in Germany, a significant increase from 18.5% a year earlier. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 18.0% of sales, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) made up 10.5%. Year-to-date, plugin EVs hold a 27.4% share, up from 18.3% in 2024, reflecting a steady transition toward electrification in the German auto market. Volkswagen Group played a pivotal role in this growth, doubling its BEV volumes year-on-year in May and contributing 82% of the BEV sales increase, while capturing half of all BEV sales that month. This surge has helped plugin vehicles surpass petrol-only cars in market share for three consecutive months, with hybrids (HEV and MHEV) also maintaining strong presence but showing signs of plateauing. The Volkswagen ID.7 was
energyelectric-vehiclesBEVPHEVVolkswagenautomotive-marketclean-transportationGlobal EV Sales — BYD Song Beats Tesla Model Y on the World Stage! - CleanTechnica
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electric-vehiclesBEVPHEVGermanyautomotive-marketclean-energyEV-transitionGlobal EV Sales — EVs Now 21% of World Auto Sales in 2025
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