Regional results weigh on global EV market

Regional results weigh on global EV market

Author: Autovista24 June 18, 2026 Duration: 10:42

What does EV Volumes' latest data reveal about the world’s new electric vehicle (EV) market? Will mandated targets play a part? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus discusses the data in the Automotive Update podcast.

Are global sales of new battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) growing at the same rate? How are the biggest EV markets affecting worldwide figures? Find out in this new podcast episode featuring Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry and Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker.

Show notes

Autovista24 companion article

Global sales of new PHEVs continue to fall

China’s EV decline continues as BEV and PHEV sales struggle in April

Skoda model tastes success in Europe’s new EV market


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