Tesla delivered 480,126 EVs in Q2 2026, up 25% year-over-year and well above expectations. Strong European demand and lower inventory signal a recovery.
Volvo Cars reported a 5.6% decline in Q2 2026 global sales, while fully electric vehicle deliveries rose 14% and electrified models accounted for 52% of sales.
Leapmotor posted a record 93,376 vehicle deliveries in June 2026, with first-half sales reaching 356,487 units as the Chinese EV maker accelerates global expansion.
BYD reported 403,472 NEV sales in June 2026, with record overseas deliveries driving growth as production bottlenecks ease and exports continue to accelerate.
XPENG and NIO both delivered more than 40,000 EVs in June 2026, posting strong second-quarter results while expanding model lineups and advancing smart driving technology.
Europe’s zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle market continued to grow in Q1 2026, with electric trucks and buses gaining share as EU CO2 rules reshape fleets.
BloombergNEF forecasts electric vehicles will exceed 25% of global car sales in 2026, driven by lower battery costs, affordable models and emerging-market growth.
EU battery-electric vehicle registrations reached a 20% market share through May 2026, while hybrids led the market and petrol and diesel sales continued to fall.
Leapmotor has surpassed 1.5 million global EV deliveries, achieved profitability overseas, and is targeting 1 million vehicle sales in 2026 as international expansion accelerates.
US EV sales rose in May 2026 despite remaining below year-ago levels. Meanwhile, used EV sales jumped 24.7%, signaling growing consumer demand and market maturity.