Momentum for electrification holds strong despite headwinds
Global EV sales are on track to surpass 20 million units in 2025, representing over a quarter of all new car sales worldwide.
This edition of The Mobility Week in Review covers the continued momentum of electric vehicles despite economic headwinds, new developments in the sale of Air Europa, and BlaBlaCar’s expansion into train ticketing. Also featured are the alliance between FreeNow and Bird, Uber’s fixed-route shuttle plans aimed at public transit, and the latest details on Tesla’s anticipated robotaxi launch.
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🦾 Electric Cars Set to Surpass 40% Market Share by 2030
Following another year of strong growth, global EV sales are on track to surpass 20 million units in 2025, representing over a quarter of all new car sales worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) latest Global EV Outlook. In 2024, sales topped 17 million, pushing electric cars above the 20% market share threshold for the first time, in line with previous forecasts. The momentum has continued into 2025, with sales rising 35% year-on-year in the first quarter alone, and new records set across all major markets.