Global sales of electric cars increases approximately 30 % in April
propagandaGlobal sales of electric cars and hybrid components 29 % increased in AprilCompared to the same month of the previous year, according to the data it published this week by the Rho Motion Electric Oper Research Group collection. The number of electric cars sold 1.5 million in April, 12 % less than March 2025.
From January and April, 5.6 million electric cars were sold Throughout the world, which represents an increase between the annual 29 %. “the Continuous tariff negotiations “The talks in the electric car sector dominate, but in silence, the national manufacturers of China and the European Union continue to obtain good results and increase their market share,” Charles Leicester, Rho Motion Data Director, says in a press statement.
And add: “The European Union is undoubtedly the success story For electric cars sales in 2025 so far, with lighting targets of emissions under the industry to accelerate the change to electricity. From January to April, sales in Europe increased by 25 %, In China 35 %In North America 5 % and in the rest of the world 37 %.
Just in April, Europe recorded 35 % growth32 %, while sales decreased by 5.6 % in North America. In the rest of the world, April sales increased 51 %.
Policy will define electric cars leaders
“The adoption of electric cars is accelerating, but it will be policy, not technology, The person who decides who goes at the forefront and who adoptsHe explains to the Christian “Euronews” mark, an honorary professor of transportation, energy and climate change at Oxford University.
While China and Europe present a firm step, he explained that the United States appears.Political uncertainty hindered her The possible application of definitions under President Trump’s management, which can reduce investors and Slow market growth“.
During his term, former President Biden came A series of tax incentives for clean electricity projectsThe Americans can currently request a discount of up to $ 7,500 (6,679 euros) to purchase electric cars that meet the requirements. These environmental incentives can be reduced soon, because Republicans intend to finance their tax cuts.
Publishing the draft law this week It is proposed to cancel the credit of $ 7500 in late 2026. In addition, manufacturers that sold less than 200,000 electric cars at the end of 2025 may benefit from credit in 2026. According to the legislative project, financial incentives to commercial electric cars and the second can also be disposed of.
Meanwhile, the Chinese government wants to increase electric car sales to Carry your volatile economyIt is still attached to the effects of the real estate crisis, Geopolitical tensions and little confidence For consumers and companies. Buyers who change an old electric or hybrid car will receive a subsidy of 20,000 yuan (2,471 euros).
More definition progress
US President Trump’s tariff for auto and auto parts, 25 % appointmentIt also causes headaches for auto manufacturers in the United States, even after making concessions. Trump signed an executive order at the end of April To reduce the “pile” definitions, which means that companies that pay taxes on cars and parts will not have to pay another tariff on steel and aluminum.
For auto manufacturers with global supply chains, Definitions will continue to reduce their benefits Directly and indirectly. We must take into account the initial cost of taxes, but also the slightest appetite for American consumers.
The United States has recently arrived Agreements with the United Kingdom China on customs duties, and there can be agreements with South Korea, Japan and the European Union. In the event of important developments with these partners, the electric car sector can get an additional motivation. According to the International Energy Agency, more than one of every four cars sold in the world this year will be electric.
Industry change
However, for Professor Christian Brand, the change in electric cars remains “A gradual development instead of a quick revolution”. “The transition to electric cars is not simply consisting of changing the payment systems, but in the re -formation of full value chains, it shows the maintenance and repair sector, the recharge and fuel sector, etc.” Eurono explains.
“Companies must navigate Complex panorama of advanced regulationsChallenges in the supply chain and changing consumer expectations to remain competitive in this market in the transformation. ”
