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Plug-ins took 25% of global car sales in 2025, up from 0.7% in 2015

IEA data shows how fast plug-ins grew, and why 'gas cars under 50%' is a narrower claim than it sounds.

16.5%Battery-electric share, 2025 (IEA)Read the brief
Global new-car sales by powertrain, 2015–2025% of new cars
0%25%50%75%100%16.5%Battery-electric8.5%Plug-in hybrid75%Not plug-in (gasol…20162018202020222024
0%25%50%75%100%16.5%Battery-e…8.5%Plug-in h…75%Not plug-…20152017.520202022.52025
295 milesMachines Median EPA range for new EVs climbed from 82 to 295 miles since 2012Median EPA range, MY2026