Global EV sales surge 35% in second quarter as 50 countries set records

Electric vehicle sales rebounded sharply in the second quarter of 2026, jumping 35% from the first quarter and reaching new highs across 50 nations, according to International Energy Agency data.

First covered Jul 29, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article

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Appeared in: 2026-07-30 (#2)

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