Regional Disparities in Global Electric Vehicle Sales as Europe Grows and US Declines
In February 2026, global electric vehicle sales reached 1.1 million units, with Europe experiencing notable growth while the US market faced a decline.
Summary
Global electric vehicle sales reached 1.1 million units in February 2026, according to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. This figure underscores a significant regional divide in the market.
Europe has seen substantial growth in EV sales, contrasting sharply with the US market, which has reported a decline in electric vehicle sales.
Overall, total global EV sales for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to 4 million units, reflecting a 3% decrease compared to the previous year.
Updates
Update at 21:23 UTC on 2026-04-14
Electrek reported Global EV sales are still huge, but they’re not moving in the same direction everywhere: New data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence shows 4 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide in Q1 2026, down 3% year over year. more….
Sources: Electrek