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The global electric vehicle market continues to grow dynamically. Sales of these vehicles in March 2024 increased by 12% compared to the same period last year, confirming the trend of growing popularity of electric cars. However, analysts are expressing concern about the unexpected decline in Europe, the traditional leader in the electric vehicle segment.

Asian Giant and American Awakening

China, the leader in electric vehicle production, once again surprised with a 27% rocket-fueled sales increase. Experts attribute the growth to the rise of Chinese auto giants such as BYD and Nio, which are flooding the market with affordable and technologically advanced models. The United States and Canada are also waking up to electric mobility. The 15% higher sales in this region indicate growing competition for the dominant Tesla. American automakers like Ford and GM are starting to churn out exciting electric models that are attracting more and more customers.

Europe Loses Ground: Decline in Electric Car Sales

The surprise is the 9% drop in electric car sales in Europe. The reasons for this slowdown are not yet fully clear. It could be due to high energy prices discouraging the use of charging infrastructure, uncertainty caused by the war in Ukraine, or even consumers waiting for more affordable and better electric vehicles.

Electric Car Sales to Rise in 2024

Despite the European slowdown, analysts at Rho Motion predict that global electric vehicle sales will grow by an impressive 25-30% in 2024. In 2023, there were already 13.6 million electric vehicles on the roads, representing a 31% increase from the previous year.

Green Wave Won’t Stop

Experts agree that electric vehicles are transforming the transportation sector and this green trend is not going to stop anytime soon. The key question remains how quickly Europe can restart its electric car market and keep pace with China and the United States. It will also be interesting to see how manufacturers will respond to consumer expectations for even more affordable and better electric cars.


Electric Car Sales Statistics

Global:

  • Sales in March 2024: 12% increase compared to March 2023.
  • Sales in 2023: 13.6 million units (31% increase compared to 2022).
  • Forecast for 2024: 25-30% increase.

China:

  • Sales in March 2024: 27% increase compared to March 2023.
  • Best-selling brands: BYD, Nio.

USA and Canada:

  • Sales in March 2024: 15% increase compared to March 2023.
  • Best-selling brands: Tesla, Ford, GM.

Europe:

  • Sales in March 2024: 9% decrease compared to March 2023.

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