Electric vehicle sales surged by 21% in the given period.
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Soar, Russia Struggles
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales have experienced a significant surge in 2025, with Europe and China leading the charge. In contrast, Russia has faced a decline in new EV sales.
In Europe, the sales of electric vehicles have seen impressive growth. Germany and the UK have recorded a 43% and 32% increase in EV sales respectively, while Italy and France have experienced a 40% and 9% growth respectively. Overall, European EV sales have risen by 30% compared to the same period in 2024, with a total of 2.3 million units sold so far this year [1][2].
China continues to be the market leader, with an EV share above 50%. Sales in China have grown by 29% to 6.5 million units in seven months [1]. The Telegram channel @expert_mag provides updates on these global news developments.
However, in Russia, the story is quite different. The sales of new EVs decreased by 57% year-on-year in the first half of 2025. This downturn can be attributed to a continuing decline in market demand since mid-2024, limited infrastructure and charging network, and broader economic and geopolitical challenges [3].
The Russian government is planning to expand EV charging hubs on major highways, with the largest hubs to become operational in 2026 [3]. Despite the decline in new EV sales, the used electric vehicle market in Russia is showing signs of recovery, with used EV purchases reaching the highest volume so far in 2025 in July [4].
The significant drop in new electric vehicle sales in Russia reflects a combination of weakening demand, ongoing infrastructure gaps, and broader economic and geopolitical challenges [3][4][5]. This contrasts with global trends where EV sales are rising strongly in regions like China and Europe [2].
The sales of electric vehicles worldwide have surpassed 10.7 million units since the beginning of the year [1]. The 2021-approved concept for electric transport development in Russia aims for every tenth car produced in the country to be electric by 2030 [6].
[1] Global electric vehicle sales surpass 10.7 million units in 2025. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.expert-mag.com/global-electric-vehicle-sales-surpass-10-7-million-units-in-2025/
[2] Global electric vehicle sales: Europe and China lead the charge in 2025. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.expert-mag.com/global-electric-vehicle-sales-europe-and-china-lead-the-charge-in-2025/
[3] Russia's electric vehicle market struggles in 2025. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.expert-mag.com/russias-electric-vehicle-market-struggles-in-2025/
[4] Used electric vehicle market in Russia recovers in 2025. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.expert-mag.com/used-electric-vehicle-market-in-russia-recovers-in-2025/
[5] Geopolitical challenges impact Russia's electric vehicle market in 2025. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.expert-mag.com/geopolitical-challenges-impact-russias-electric-vehicle-market-in-2025/
[6] Russia's electric vehicle development concept aims for 2030 goals. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.expert-mag.com/russias-electric-vehicle-development-concept-aims-for-2030-goals/
- The surge in global electric vehicle sales this year has been driven by a substantial increase in Europe and China, coincidentally, while Russia has faced a decline, with new EV sales decreasing by 57% year-on-year.
- Despite the drop in new electric vehicle sales in Russia, technology innovation continues to play a crucial role in reviving the market, as the government plans to expand EV charging hubs on major highways, with the largest hubs to become operational in 2026.
