Global EV sales reach 1.8 million units in May, 7.5 million in first five months of 2026

Global EV sales reached 1.8 million units in May 2026, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, bringing total sales for the first five months of the year to 7.5 million vehicles.

First covered Jun 15, 2026 · 4:01 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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11d Electrek Global EV sales hit 1.8 million in May as Europe races ahead — Global EV sales reached 1.8 million units in May 2026, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, bringing total sales for the first five…

Appeared in: 2026-06-16 (#7)

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